Tyler County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tyler County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tyler County compares with West Virginia
Tyler County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tyler County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | same |
Tyler County has lower values than West Virginia for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Tyler County at a glance: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across West Virginia.
Overview
Tyler County has recorded 118 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (1.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-18 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-2 (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Tyler County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above West Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tyler County) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tyler County) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 16 |
| Wv Rt 18 | 11 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 10 |
| Rt 18, Tyler Hwy | 6 |
| Wv Rt 018 | 5 |
| County Rt 7 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
Tyler County at a glance
| Population | 7,843 |
| Land area | 256.3 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,687 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tyler 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 | 0 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +550% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +173% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +53% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 2000s and 11 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tyler County
ZIP codes in Tyler County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tyler County
How many truck crashes happen in Tyler County?
Tyler County has had 118 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tyler County?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Tyler County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tyler County?
Truck crashes in Tyler County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tyler County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tyler County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tyler County compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Tyler County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tyler County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.