Wetzel County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wetzel 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
5 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wetzel County compares with West Virginia
Wetzel County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wetzel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wetzel County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.0 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Wetzel County sits below West Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wetzel County: 1 in 40 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.1% across West Virginia.
Overview
Wetzel County has recorded 171 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Wetzel County happened on CR-1/7 Coffield Rd (1), CR-78 Fallen Timber Rd (1), SR-2 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-69 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Wetzel County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 23.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wetzel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wetzel County) |
|---|---|
| CR-1/7 Coffield Rd | 1 |
| CR-78 Fallen Timber Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wetzel County) |
|---|---|
| Wv Rt 007 | 20 |
| Wv Rt 20 | 13 |
| SR-20 | 8 |
| Wv Rt 002 | 8 |
| SR-7 | 7 |
| SR-89 | 4 |
| Wv Rt 020 | 4 |
| 15 - 5.8 Miles Out Cr 15 From Wv Rt 20 | 3 |
Wetzel County at a glance
| Population | 13,766 |
| Land area | 358.1 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,529 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wetzel 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 | 5 | +227% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +129% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +46% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wetzel County
ZIP codes in Wetzel County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wetzel County
How common are truck crashes in Wetzel County?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Wetzel County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 65 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wetzel County?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wetzel County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wetzel County?
Since 2015, Wetzel County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wetzel County compared with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wetzel County has 105.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wetzel County?
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.