Bidwell, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bidwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bidwell and Gallia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gallia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallia County compares with Ohio
Gallia County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallia County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Gallia County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gallia County: July worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Gallia County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bidwell since 2015; patterns below come from Gallia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-35 leads within 10 miles of Bidwell with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-7 (2), SR-160 (1) and SR-588 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Bidwell fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gallia County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gallia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallia County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 98 |
| SR-7 | 33 |
| SR-160 | 8 |
| SR-850 | 7 |
| SR-588 | 6 |
| Cr 50 | 5 |
| Cr 10 | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
Bidwell at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45614) | $60,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45614) | $167,711 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallia 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +44% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +20% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bidwell
How common are truck crashes in Bidwell?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Gallia County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 89 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bidwell?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bidwell: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bidwell?
Truck crashes in Gallia County peak in July, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bidwell?
Since 2015, Gallia County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bidwell compared with Ohio?
Gallia County records 62.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bidwell?
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.