Thurston, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thurston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thurston and Fairfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fairfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 422 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with Ohio
Fairfield County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Fairfield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fairfield County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.6%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Fairfield County has recorded 422 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Thurston since 2015, this page uses Fairfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Thurston since 2015: I-70 (2), SR-37 (2), US-40 (2), CR-31 Coonpath Rd (1) and SR-158 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (25% of them).
Route planning tips for Thurston fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-31 Coonpath Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 82 |
| Ir 70 | 51 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-37 | 25 |
| SR-188 | 20 |
| SR-256 | 15 |
| SR-159 | 13 |
| Memorial Dr | 9 |
Thurston at a glance
| Population | 610 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,510 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43157) | $62,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43157) | $144,934 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | +70% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 27 | -37% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 27 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thurston
How many truck crashes happen in Thurston?
Fairfield County has had 422 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 204 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Thurston?
Truck crashes in Fairfield County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Thurston?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Thurston compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Fairfield County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Thurston?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.