Wayne, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with West Virginia
Wayne County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.4% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Wayne County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wayne County: 1 in 44 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 1.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Wayne since 2015, this page uses Wayne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.7% for West Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-152 (2) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Wayne fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 2 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| Us Rt 52 | 7 |
| SR-152 | 5 |
| SR-52 | 5 |
| Us Rt 052 | 5 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| I-64 Mp 1 | 4 |
| Goodwill, Briercliff | 2 |
| I-64 - Mp 4 | 2 |
Wayne at a glance
| Population | 1,394 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,181 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 25570) | $48,947 |
| Median home value (ZIP 25570) | $110,320 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 6 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +230% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -44% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 7 | -30% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne?
94 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in May, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Wayne compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 21.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne?
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.