Wheeling Township, Guernsey County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County and Guernsey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Guernsey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guernsey County compares with Ohio
Guernsey County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guernsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guernsey County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Guernsey County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Guernsey County: 1 in 103 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 767 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guernsey County since 2015: 334 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County since 2015; patterns below come from Guernsey County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Wheeling happened on I-77 (2), CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd (1) and Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Wheeling Township, Guernsey County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guernsey County.
- 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 Guernsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 2 |
| CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd | 1 |
| Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guernsey County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 408 |
| Ir 77 | 123 |
| US-22 | 53 |
| SR-513 | 24 |
| Cr 35 | 18 |
| SR-209 | 12 |
| SR-285 | 11 |
| US-40 | 8 |
Wheeling Township, Guernsey County at a glance
| Population | 681 |
| Land area | 32.3 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43749) | $65,565 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43749) | $166,212 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guernsey 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 | 32 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 60 | -11% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wheeling Township, Guernsey County
How many truck crashes happen in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County?
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guernsey County (334 injured, 21 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County?
Truck crashes in Guernsey County peak in October, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Guernsey County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Guernsey County has 171.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County?
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.