Gratis, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gratis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gratis 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 |
Preble County has lower values than Ohio for 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Preble County has recorded 622 truck crashes since 2015, with 301 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Gratis since 2015, this page uses Preble County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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%).
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-4 (1) and Ts-405 Engle Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Gratis fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Preble County.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| 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 |
Gratis at a glance
| Population | 835 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 861 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45330) | $76,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45330) | $155,150 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gratis
How common are truck crashes in Gratis?
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Preble County (301 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gratis?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gratis: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gratis?
Truck crashes in Preble County peak in December, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gratis?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Preble County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Gratis 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 Gratis?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.