Chesterfield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chesterfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chesterfield and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 682 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Ohio
Fulton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Fulton County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fulton County at a glance: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 682 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fulton County. They injured 372 people and killed 45.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Chesterfield since 2015; patterns below come from Fulton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Chesterfield with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-20 (2), CR-M County Road M (1) and CR-MORENCI Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Chesterfield fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-M County Road M | 1 |
| CR-MORENCI Rd | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| US-20A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 324 |
| US-20 | 88 |
| US-20A | 55 |
| SR-109 | 51 |
| SR-108 | 37 |
| SR-66 | 15 |
| SR-2 | 10 |
| Defiance St | 7 |
Chesterfield at a glance
| Population | 911 |
| Land area | 29.0 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43533) | $64,342 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43533) | $168,473 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 33 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 50 | +49% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +18% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | -1% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chesterfield
How many truck crashes happen in Chesterfield?
Fulton County has had 682 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 372 people and killing 45.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chesterfield?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chesterfield: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chesterfield?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chesterfield?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Chesterfield compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 138.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chesterfield?
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.