West Manchester, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Manchester: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Manchester 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Preble County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in West Manchester since 2015, this page uses Preble County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of West Manchester with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd (1), SR-49 (1) and SR-49A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for West Manchester fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 10 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-49A | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 Manchester at a glance
| Population | 413 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,518 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45382) | $95,652 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45382) | $226,918 |
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. 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 West Manchester
How many truck crashes happen in West Manchester?
Preble County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 301 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Manchester?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Manchester: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Manchester?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Manchester?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Preble County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does West Manchester compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Preble County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Manchester?
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.