Pettisville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pettisville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pettisville 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Fulton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fulton County at a glance: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 682 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 372 people were injured and 45 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Pettisville since 2015; patterns below come from Fulton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Pettisville with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-108 (2), US-6 (2) and CR-M County Road M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Pettisville fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 7 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-M County Road M | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Pettisville at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43553) | $88,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43553) | $185,124 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pettisville
How many truck accidents are there in Pettisville?
Since 2015, 682 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (372 injured, 45 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pettisville?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pettisville: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pettisville?
February has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pettisville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pettisville compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 138.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pettisville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.