Thomas, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thomas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thomas and Tucker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tucker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tucker County compares with West Virginia
Tucker County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tucker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tucker County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.3% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Tucker County sits below West Virginia on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Tucker County at a glance: 16.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Overview
Police reported 73 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tucker County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Thomas since 2015; patterns below come from Tucker County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thomas since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-25 (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Thomas fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tucker County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.2% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tucker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-25 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tucker County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 219 | 14 |
| SR-219 | 12 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 038 | 3 |
| Rt 219 - Near Moore Station Road | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Wv Rt 32 | 2 |
| Art 219 - 2.1 Miles North Of Rt 72 Intersection | 1 |
Thomas at a glance
| Population | 593 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 170 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26292) | $53,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26292) | $148,740 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tucker County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +152% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thomas
How common are truck crashes in Thomas?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Tucker County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Thomas?
Truck crashes in Tucker County peak in August, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Thomas?
Since 2015, Tucker County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Thomas compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Tucker County has 94.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Thomas?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.