West Virginia Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
West Virginia recorded an estimated 40 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #36 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-64 and I-77 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
West Virginia large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~40 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #36 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-64, I-77, I-79, I-81 |
Where crashes concentrate in West Virginia
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along West Virginia's major freight corridors, including I-64, I-77, I-79, I-81, and near its largest metro areas: Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in West Virginia each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 40 large-truck crash fatalities annually in West Virginia, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in West Virginia have the most truck accidents?+
I-64, I-77, I-79, I-81 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.