Fredericksburg, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredericksburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fredericksburg and Holmes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Holmes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Holmes County compares with Ohio
Holmes County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Holmes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Holmes County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Holmes County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Fredericksburg at a glance: SR-3 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fredericksburg: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Holmes County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fredericksburg since 2015, this page uses Holmes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-3 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-189 (1), N Crawford St (1) and SR-226 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Fredericksburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Holmes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-189 | 1 |
| N Crawford St | 1 |
| SR-226 | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 40 |
| US-62 | 21 |
| SR-83 | 14 |
| SR-0039 | 13 |
| US-0062 | 12 |
| SR-93 | 8 |
| SR-241 | 8 |
| SR-0241 | 6 |
Fredericksburg at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,192 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44627) | $84,010 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44627) | $351,392 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Holmes 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +38% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 21 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fredericksburg
How many truck crashes happen in Fredericksburg?
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Holmes County (112 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fredericksburg?
SR-3 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fredericksburg since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fredericksburg?
August has the most truck crashes in Holmes County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fredericksburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Holmes County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fredericksburg compare with Ohio?
Holmes County records 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fredericksburg?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.