Hundred, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hundred: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hundred and Wetzel County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wetzel County numbers.
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 |
Compared with West Virginia, Wetzel County is lower 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).
What stands out in Wetzel County: 1 in 40 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wetzel County. They injured 65 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Hundred since 2015, this page uses Wetzel County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hundred since 2015: SR-69 (1) and SR-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Hundred fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 23.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wetzel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hundred at a glance
| Population | 242 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 482 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26575) | $39,676 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hundred
How many truck accidents are there in Hundred?
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 Hundred?
Truck crashes in Wetzel County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hundred?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wetzel County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hundred compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wetzel County has 105.0 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hundred?
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.