Live Data Feed Updated: 2026-02-24

West Virginia Safety Report

Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for West Virginia.

National Ranking

#38

of 51 states by fatalities

among the lowest fatality states

Traffic Fatalities

260

↓ 1.9% vs 2022

Source: NHTSA FARS 2023

Truck-Involved

17.3% of all fatalities

Large trucks (GVWR >10K)

Motor Carriers

29,381

500,535 power units

Source: FMCSA Registry

Clean Records

98.6%

28,970 carriers

Zero crashes (24 months)

Executive Summary

According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), West Virginia recorded 260 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 1.9% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 45 of these incidents (17.3% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 14.7 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents by 2.3 points. Of the 29,381 registered motor carriers in West Virginia, 411 (1.4%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.

Economic Context

West Virginia's $108 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-79 (N-S) and I-77 (N-S). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 6,611 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.

State GDP

$108B

Trucking Jobs

6,611

Major Freight Corridors

I-79 (N-S)I-77 (N-S)I-64 (E-W)I-81 (E)

Risk Analysis

Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in West Virginia with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, HINKLE TRUCKING INC (USDOT 85216), has recorded 15 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 88 of the state's 623 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 14.1% of all crashes from just 0.03% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.

Fatal Crashes

332

Injury Crashes

623

Total Incidents

West Virginia Trucking Industry Overview

The trucking industry in West Virginia employs approximately 6,611 workers, contributing to the state's $108 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 500,535 power units with 81,288 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-79 (N-S), I-77 (N-S), I-64 (E-W), which facilitate the movement of goods across state lines and to major distribution centers. The state's freight infrastructure supports both regional distribution and long-haul interstate commerce, making carrier safety a critical concern for public welfare and economic efficiency.

29,381

Carriers

500,535

Power Units

81,288

Drivers

17.0

Avg Fleet Size

Top Cities by Carrier Concentration

West Virginia Motor Carrier Directory

Showing top 100 by incident volume

Carrier Identity	Fleet Size	Crashes (24m)	Fatal	Injured	Action
HINKLE TRUCKING INC DOT: 85216 • RIVERTON	86 Trucks	15	-	8	VIEW REPORT
ENERGY TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2400559 • MEADOWBROOK	152 Trucks	12	-	6	VIEW REPORT
M & M TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 968308 • FISHER	90 Trucks	12	-	2	VIEW REPORT
THE TRI-STATE TRANSIT AUTHORITY DOT: 129830 • HUNTINGTON	45 Trucks	11	-	6	VIEW REPORT
BAM TRUCKING LLC DOT: 2727899 • CHARLESTON	30 Trucks	8	-	3	VIEW REPORT
GMB POWERLINE SERVICES LLC DOT: 3779735 • CHARLESTON	138 Trucks	6	-	4	VIEW REPORT
HALL DRILLING LLC DOT: 1534075 • ELLENBORO	138 Trucks	6	2	3	VIEW REPORT
MAXXIM REBUILD CO LLC DOT: 334674 • JULIAN	89 Trucks	6	-	7	VIEW REPORT
BENEDUM & SONS INC DOT: 1009105 • SALEM	69 Trucks	6	1	4	VIEW REPORT
BANDYS INC DOT: 267284 • LOOKOUT	41 Trucks	6	-	1	VIEW REPORT
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA INC DOT: 335239 • BRIDGEPORT	227 Trucks	5	1	1	VIEW REPORT
BLACK LABEL TRUCKING LLC DOT: 2571796 • LORADO	21 Trucks	5	-	7	VIEW REPORT
OHIO VALLEY WATER RESOURCES LLC DOT: 2482091 • MINERAL WELLS	7 Trucks	5	-	3	VIEW REPORT
CLAY TRUCKING INC DOT: 2520592 • SUMMERSVILLE	89 Trucks	4	-	4	VIEW REPORT
DOSS ENTERPRISES LC DOT: 1230267 • JANE LEW	77 Trucks	4	-	2	VIEW REPORT
TRITON CONSTRUCTION INC DOT: 2131337 • SAINT ALBANS	65 Trucks	4	-	1	VIEW REPORT
MONONGALIA COUNTY URBAN MASS TRANSIT AUTHORITY DOT: 1430006 • MORGANTOWN	44 Trucks	4	-	3	VIEW REPORT
MCCUSSO SERVICES LLC DOT: 3136190 • MORGANTOWN	36 Trucks	4	-	3	VIEW REPORT
ST CHRISTOPHER TRUCKING INC DOT: 1432634 • PIEDMONT	31 Trucks	4	-	1	VIEW REPORT
FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC DOT: 427863 • RIPLEY	24 Trucks	4	-	2	VIEW REPORT
L P L DAVIS & SONS LLC DOT: 1667797 • MORGANTOWN	9 Trucks	4	-	5	VIEW REPORT
RGL INC DOT: 2393241 • MILTON	3 Trucks	4	-	-	VIEW REPORT
ANDERSON EXCAVATING LLC DOT: 1426766 • MORGANTOWN	158 Trucks	3	-	1	VIEW REPORT
NEXT LVL ENERGY LLC DOT: 3443433 • BRIDGEPORT	80 Trucks	3	-	-	VIEW REPORT
PRESTON CONTRACTORS INC DOT: 625361 • KINGWOOD	73 Trucks	3	-	-	VIEW REPORT
BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC DOT: 2413 • MARLINTON	65 Trucks	3	1	2	VIEW REPORT
FRANKIE GRAHAM INC DOT: 337654 • PRINCETON	49 Trucks	3	-	1	VIEW REPORT
LITMAN EXCAVATING INC DOT: 820266 • NEW MARTINSVILLE	48 Trucks	3	-	-	VIEW REPORT
LUSK DISPOSAL SERVICE INC DOT: 321699 • PRINCETON	48 Trucks	3	-	3	VIEW REPORT
MOUNTAINEER SPECIALTY LLC DOT: 3215752 • WESTON	43 Trucks	3	-	-	VIEW REPORT
J P TRUCKING INC DOT: 777396 • FALLING WATERS	29 Trucks	3	-	3	VIEW REPORT
HILLSIDE TRUCKING INC DOT: 870713 • KINGWOOD	28 Trucks	3	-	-	VIEW REPORT
ERIC'S TRUCKING CO LLC DOT: 786581 • KERMIT	25 Trucks	3	-	2	VIEW REPORT
TRANSPORTERS LLC DOT: 2510339 • WILLIAMSON	24 Trucks	3	-	-	VIEW REPORT
MATRIX TOLL MANUFACTURING LLC DOT: 3909673 • WESTON	22 Trucks	3	-	1	VIEW REPORT
QUALITY SUPPLIER TRUCKING INC DOT: 207025 • KEYSER	20 Trucks	3	-	4	VIEW REPORT
A F WENDLING INC DOT: 373021 • BUCKHANNON	18 Trucks	3	-	1	VIEW REPORT
N & T TRUCKING INC DOT: 1203400 • DANESE	9 Trucks	3	-	3	VIEW REPORT
ADVANCED ASPHALT INC DOT: 4027094 • PRINCETON	5 Trucks	3	-	2	VIEW REPORT
WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS DOT: 2123352 • CHARLESTON	1238 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
PRECISION DELIVERY INC DOT: 2636528 • HINTON	114 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
CENTRAL SUPPLY COMPANY OF WEST VIRGINIA DOT: 246664 • BRIDGEPORT	84 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
BRUCETON PETROLEUM COMPANY INC DOT: 574001 • MORGANTOWN	75 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
MINERAL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DOT: 4408409 • KEYSER	73 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
AVW OF WEST VIRGINIA INC DOT: 2097607 • KEARNEYSVILLE	71 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
LONG RUN TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2365554 • CRAB ORCHARD	54 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
ILEASE & RENTALS LLC DOT: 2491363 • MOUNT CLARE	54 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
MOUNTAIN STATE AUTO AUCTION INC DOT: 515082 • SHINNSTON	51 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
APPALACHIAN AGGREGATES LLC DOT: 2432996 • LEWISBURG	49 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
LATHAM POOL PRODUCTS INC DOT: 1734100 • JANE LEW	49 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
CROOK BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC DOT: 664307 • BECKLEY	47 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
GRANT COUNTY MULCH INC DOT: 1025201 • PETERSBURG	44 Trucks	2	-	2	VIEW REPORT
WOLFE'S EXCAVATING LLC DOT: 1735830 • CLARKSBURG	44 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
POTOMAC VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY DOT: 158780 • PETERSBURG	39 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
LESLIE EQUIPMENT COMPANY DOT: 302888 • COWEN	29 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
AMALGAMATED LOGISTICS INCORPORATED DOT: 3026884 • BELLE	28 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
A L L CONSTRUCTION INC DOT: 691315 • PETERSBURG	27 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
GRIMES ENTERPRISES III LLC DOT: 2141961 • BEVERLY	25 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
R NUZUM TRUCKING LLC DOT: 2102362 • SHINNSTON	22 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
JAMARCO LLC DOT: 3063723 • MILLWOOD	20 Trucks	2	1	3	VIEW REPORT
RCS TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 798227 • PETERSBURG	19 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
COASTAL DRILLING EAST LLC DOT: 1450241 • MORGANTOWN	19 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
JENNINGS EXCAVATING INC DOT: 712308 • NEWBURG	17 Trucks	2	-	2	VIEW REPORT
OHIO VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DOT: 1069870 • WHEELING	17 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
NORTHWEST HARDWOODS INC DOT: 2352292 • DAILEY	17 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
VES INC DOT: 220152 • PARKERSBURG	17 Trucks	2	-	4	VIEW REPORT
LAXTON'S AUTO REPAIR LLC DOT: 2557936 • BECKLEY	17 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
WHOLESALE TIRE INC DOT: 149317 • BRIDGEPORT	15 Trucks	2	-	2	VIEW REPORT
TOMAR INC DOT: 208399 • KEYSER	15 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
STONES TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1764685 • HAMLIN	14 Trucks	2	-	5	VIEW REPORT
JOHN GERWIG DOT: 386673 • GASSAWAY	14 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
ALLIED TRUCK LEASING LLC DOT: 2834982 • MINERAL WELLS	12 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
J & E TRUCKING INC DOT: 1182094 • CHARLESTON	12 Trucks	2	-	3	VIEW REPORT
EVERGREEN TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2172043 • PARKERSBURG	11 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
ERSKINE CONSTRUCTION AND SEALCOAT LLC DOT: 4026037 • BRIDGEPORT	11 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
RJ RECYCLING LLC DOT: 1124299 • NITRO	11 Trucks	2	-	3	VIEW REPORT
G-L & SONS TRUCKING INC DOT: 357279 • ALBRIGHT	9 Trucks	2	-	2	VIEW REPORT
RAZOR BACK TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1653997 • ELKINS	8 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
RECLAIM COMPANY LLC DOT: 1852026 • FAIRMONT	7 Trucks	2	-	5	VIEW REPORT
FEATHER TRUCKING LLC DOT: 828302 • ALBRIGHT	7 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
COBRA TRANSPORT INC DOT: 976608 • FORT GAY	6 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
HAUL AWAY TRASH LLC DOT: 1233479 • PARKERSBURG	6 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
MARTIN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC DOT: 484048 • MARTINSBURG	5 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
PANTHER LOGISTICS CORP DOT: 4034548 • MOOREFIELD	5 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
DOUBLE H TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 3412933 • LERONA	5 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
FUCCY HAULING INC DOT: 37636 • NEW CUMBERLAND	4 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
EVANS J TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3510223 • PARSONS	4 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC DOT: 787156 • KERMIT	4 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
ROBERT A DUNN TRUCKING LLC DOT: 660056 • MORGANTOWN	4 Trucks	2	1	-	VIEW REPORT
COGAR TRUCKING LLC DOT: 199469 • ROCK CAVE	4 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
JOHN R GRILL DOT: 289197 • BUCKHANNON	4 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
BERGDOLL AND SON TRUCKING LLC DOT: 2496395 • PETERSBURG	4 Trucks	2	-	2	VIEW REPORT
WILLIAM L CHRISMAN DOT: 1541255 • INWOOD	3 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
GOOSFRABA LLC DOT: 3146578 • PARKERSBURG	3 Trucks	2	-	3	VIEW REPORT
G E DAVIS TRUCKING LLC DOT: 345248 • AUGUSTA	3 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
LB TIMBER LLC DOT: 3511338 • CRAWLEY	2 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
IVS HYDRO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC DOT: 907835 • WAVERLY	2 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
MICHAEL D RING JR DOT: 3142931 • CHARLES TOWN	2 Trucks	2	-	-	VIEW REPORT
CHAFIN TRUCKING INC DOT: 663452 • DELBARTON	1 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT
CASTO RESOURCES LLC DOT: 1210784 • ST MARYS	1 Trucks	2	-	1	VIEW REPORT

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Data Sources & Methodology

FMCSA Motor Carrier Data: Carrier registrations, fleet sizes, and 24-month crash records from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's SAFER database.

NHTSA FARS Data: Traffic fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (2023 data).

Last updated: 2026-02-24. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.