Pebble, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pebble: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pebble and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Ohio
Pike County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Pike County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pike County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Pike County has recorded 198 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pebble since 2015; patterns below come from Pike County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pebble is US-23, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd (1), SR-32 (1) and SR-772 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Pebble fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 3 |
| CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-772 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 54 |
| US-23 | 45 |
| SR-124 | 16 |
| Emmitt Avenue Av | 12 |
| Emmitt Av | 11 |
| SR-220 | 10 |
| SR-104 | 7 |
| US-32 | 6 |
Pebble at a glance
| Population | 2,454 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45690) | $54,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45690) | $162,343 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 2 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +419% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 17 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -5% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pebble
How common are truck crashes in Pebble?
Pike County has had 198 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pebble?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pebble since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pebble?
October has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pebble?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pebble compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 63.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pebble?
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.