Buckhannon, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckhannon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckhannon and Upshur County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Upshur County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upshur County compares with West Virginia
Upshur County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upshur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upshur County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.9 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Upshur County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Upshur County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Upshur County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
Buckhannon had 61 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Upshur County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Buckhannon is US-33, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-20 (2) and CR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Upshur County.
Route planning tips for Buckhannon fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Upshur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upshur County) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 10 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Us Rt 33 | 4 |
| County Rt 20 | 3 |
| Rt 33 - Before Wolfe Ridge | 2 |
| Rt 33 - Corridor H - Brushy Fork Road | 2 |
| Rt 33 - East Of Morton Avenue Exit | 2 |
| Us Rt 033 | 2 |
Buckhannon at a glance
| Population | 5,049 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,772 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26201) | $53,832 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26201) | $176,367 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upshur 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +266% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -22% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckhannon
How common are truck crashes in Buckhannon?
86 truck crashes have been reported in Upshur County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 38 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Buckhannon?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buckhannon since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Buckhannon?
January has the most truck crashes in Upshur County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Buckhannon?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Upshur County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Buckhannon compare with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 31.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Upshur County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buckhannon?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.