West Elkton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Elkton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Elkton 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.
The headline for Preble County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in 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.
West Elkton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Preble County numbers.
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%).
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Elkton is US-127, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-73 (4), SR-4 (2) and US-73 (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 West Elkton fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 9.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 6 |
| SR-73 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-73 | 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 |
West Elkton at a glance
| Population | 162 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 278 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45070) | $50,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45070) | $97,750 |
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 West Elkton
How many truck accidents are there in West Elkton?
622 truck crashes have been reported in Preble County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 301 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Elkton?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Elkton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Elkton?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Elkton?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Preble County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does West Elkton 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 West Elkton?
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.