Wightmans Grove, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wightmans Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wightmans Grove and Sandusky County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sandusky County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 969 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sandusky County compares with Ohio
Sandusky County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sandusky County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sandusky County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Sandusky County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sandusky County at a glance: 1 in 149 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Sandusky County has recorded 969 truck crashes since 2015, with 388 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wightmans Grove since 2015; patterns below come from Sandusky County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-20 (4), US-6 (3) and CR-560 Countryside Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Wightmans Grove fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sandusky County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sandusky County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| CR-560 Countryside Dr | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sandusky County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 552 |
| US-20 | 120 |
| US-6 | 84 |
| SR-53 | 37 |
| US-23 | 16 |
| Mcpherson Hw | 12 |
| Main St | 11 |
| SR-590 | 9 |
Wightmans Grove at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43420) | $61,331 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43420) | $152,942 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sandusky 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 | 9 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 70 | +668% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 94 | +34% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 74 | -22% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wightmans Grove
How common are truck crashes in Wightmans Grove?
Sandusky County has had 969 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 388 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wightmans Grove?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wightmans Grove since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wightmans Grove?
Truck crashes in Sandusky County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wightmans Grove?
Since 2015, Sandusky County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Wightmans Grove compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Sandusky County records 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wightmans Grove?
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.