Whiteoak, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whiteoak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whiteoak and Highland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Highland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Highland County compares with Ohio
Highland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Highland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Highland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Highland County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Highland County: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.8%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Highland County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
Whiteoak had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Highland County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
6.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Whiteoak since 2015: SR-32 (2), CR-53 John Woods Rd (1) and US-62 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Whiteoak fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Highland County.
- 23.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Highland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-53 John Woods Rd | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Highland County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 23 |
| US-50 | 17 |
| SR-73 | 10 |
| SR-138 | 10 |
| SR-124 | 7 |
| SR-41 | 5 |
| Danville Rd | 4 |
| High St | 4 |
Whiteoak at a glance
| Population | 1,334 |
| Land area | 30.3 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45155) | $72,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45155) | $99,906 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Highland 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 | 13 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -14% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whiteoak
How many truck crashes happen in Whiteoak?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Highland County (72 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Whiteoak?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Highland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Whiteoak?
Since 2015, Highland County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Whiteoak compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Highland County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Whiteoak?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.