Gasper, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gasper: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gasper and Preble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Preble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preble County compares with Ohio
Preble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Preble County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Preble County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 622 crashes involving commercial trucks in Preble County since 2015: 301 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Gasper since 2015; patterns below come from Preble County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (12.1%).
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Ts-405 Engle Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Gasper fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Preble County.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| Ts-405 Engle Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 336 |
| US-127 | 93 |
| US-35 | 27 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| SR-122 | 18 |
| SR-503 | 13 |
| SR-725 | 12 |
| SR-177 | 10 |
Gasper at a glance
| Population | 3,906 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45311) | $68,555 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45311) | $188,012 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preble 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 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | +2180% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | +78% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +7% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gasper
How many truck crashes happen in Gasper?
622 truck crashes have been reported in Preble County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 301 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gasper?
US-127 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gasper since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gasper?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gasper?
Since 2015, Preble County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Gasper compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Preble County has 131.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gasper?
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.