Webster County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster 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
0 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with West Virginia
Webster County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 0.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 100% below the state |
Webster County sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Webster County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 19.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Webster County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Webster County since 2015: SR-20 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Webster County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Webster County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.5% 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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Webster County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 20 | 3 |
| County Rt 20 Webster Rd | 1 |
| Grassy Creek Rd | 1 |
| Riverside Plaza Lot | 1 |
| Rt 15 - Diana Drive | 1 |
| Rt 15 - Elk River Road | 1 |
Webster County at a glance
| Population | 7,947 |
| Land area | 553.5 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $41,238 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +770% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 2 | -59% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -38% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Webster County
ZIP codes in Webster County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Webster County
How common are truck crashes in Webster County?
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Webster County (10 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Webster County?
March has the most truck crashes in Webster County, 19.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Webster County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webster County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Webster County compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Webster County has 27.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Webster 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.