Wilkesville Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilkesville Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilkesville Village 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Meigs County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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
Meigs County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wilkesville Village since 2015, this page uses Meigs County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 18.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wilkesville since 2015: SR-124 (1) and SR-160 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Wilkesville Village fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meigs County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Meigs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
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 |
Wilkesville Village at a glance
| Population | 109 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 421 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45741) | $30,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45741) | $105,438 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilkesville Village
How many truck crashes happen in Wilkesville Village?
Meigs County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkesville Village?
September has the most truck crashes in Meigs County, 18.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilkesville Village?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meigs County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Wilkesville Village compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Meigs County has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilkesville Village?
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.