New Martinsville, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Martinsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Martinsville 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wetzel County: 1 in 40 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 171 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wetzel County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
With 50 truck crashes reported in New Martinsville since 2015, this page uses Wetzel County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-18 (3), SR-2 (3) and CR-1/7 Coffield Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for New Martinsville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wetzel County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 23.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-7 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| CR-1/7 Coffield Rd | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
New Martinsville at a glance
| Population | 5,038 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,885 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26159) | $66,190 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26159) | $104,251 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Martinsville
How common are truck crashes in New Martinsville?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Wetzel County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 65 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in New Martinsville?
SR-7 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of New Martinsville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Martinsville?
Truck crashes in Wetzel County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New Martinsville?
Since 2015, Wetzel County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in New Martinsville compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 105.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wetzel County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New Martinsville?
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.