Bedford Township, Meigs County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bedford Township, Meigs County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bedford Township, Meigs County and Meigs County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Meigs County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meigs County compares with Ohio
Meigs County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meigs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meigs County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Meigs County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Meigs County: 11.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meigs County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bedford Township, Meigs County since 2015, this page uses Meigs County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 18.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 30.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bedford happened on SR-7 (3) and US-33 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Bedford Township, Meigs County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meigs County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Meigs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-33 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meigs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 33 |
| US-33 | 21 |
| SR-124 | 10 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-681 | 3 |
| Cr 28 | 2 |
| SR-733 | 2 |
| Cr 1 | 1 |
Bedford Township, Meigs County at a glance
| Population | 1,202 |
| Land area | 39.4 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45776) | $43,856 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meigs 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 | 1 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +838% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 6 | -17% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bedford Township, Meigs County
How many truck accidents are there in Bedford Township, Meigs County?
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meigs County (58 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedford Township, Meigs County?
September has the most truck crashes in Meigs County, 18.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bedford Township, Meigs County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meigs County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Bedford Township, Meigs County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Meigs County records 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bedford Township, Meigs County?
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.