Gilboa, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilboa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gilboa and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Ohio
Putnam County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Putnam County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gilboa: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gilboa: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 68 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Gilboa since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Gilboa with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-126 (1), CR-54 (1) and CR-86 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Gilboa fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 22 |
| SR-613 | 15 |
| US-224 | 12 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-189 | 7 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| Cr 5 | 5 |
| SR-109 | 5 |
Gilboa at a glance
| Population | 163 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,244 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45877) | $68,665 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45877) | $176,004 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 0 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +2280% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -41% | 0.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gilboa
How many truck crashes happen in Gilboa?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (68 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gilboa?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gilboa: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gilboa?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gilboa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Gilboa compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gilboa?
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.