North Hills, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Hills and Wood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wood County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 346 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with West Virginia
Wood County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.6 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Wood County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Wood County: 1 in 35 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.1% for West Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wood County. They injured 156 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in North Hills since 2015, this page uses Wood County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-77 (4), US-50 (4) and CR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for North Hills fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above West Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 5 |
| I-77 | 4 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 Mp 176 | 5 |
| I-77 - Mp 183 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 181.60 | 4 |
| I-77 Mp 186 | 4 |
| I-77 Bridge To Marietta Ohio | 3 |
| I-77 Mp 158 | 3 |
| I-77 Mp 167 | 3 |
| I-77 Mp 179 | 3 |
North Hills at a glance
| Population | 812 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,435 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 9 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +219% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +10% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 26 | -20% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Hills
How many truck crashes happen in North Hills?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Wood County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 156 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Hills?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Hills since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Hills?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Hills?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Hills compared with West Virginia?
The yearly rate is 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wood County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Hills?
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.