Jerusalem Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jerusalem Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jerusalem Village and Belmont County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Belmont County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 965 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Belmont County compares with Ohio
Belmont County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Belmont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Belmont County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Belmont County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Belmont County at a glance: +96% yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 in the 2000s to 86 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 965 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Belmont County. They injured 408 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Jerusalem Village had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Belmont County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jerusalem since 2015: SR-78 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jerusalem Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Belmont County.
- With 8.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Belmont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Belmont County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 419 |
| Ir 470 | 129 |
| SR-7 | 92 |
| SR-800 | 44 |
| SR-9 | 31 |
| SR-149 | 26 |
| SR-148 | 23 |
| US-40 | 22 |
Jerusalem Village at a glance
| Population | 121 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 500 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43747) | $77,115 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43747) | $202,231 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Belmont 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 | 80 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | -45% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 86 | +96% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 68 | -21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 80 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jerusalem Village
How many truck accidents are there in Jerusalem Village?
Belmont County has had 965 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 408 people and killing 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jerusalem Village?
Truck crashes in Belmont County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jerusalem Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Belmont County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jerusalem Village compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 128.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Belmont County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jerusalem Village?
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.