Waverly, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waverly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waverly 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 sits below West Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for 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
Wood County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Waverly since 2015, this page uses Wood County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Waverly is SR-7, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-77 (4), US-50 (2) and CR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.1% across West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Waverly fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 15.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| I-77 | 4 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Waverly at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26184) | $62,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26184) | $187,138 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waverly
How common are truck crashes in Waverly?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Wood County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 156 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Waverly?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waverly since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Waverly?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waverly?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Wood County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Waverly compared with West Virginia?
Wood County records 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.6 across West Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Waverly?
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.