Stony Ridge, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stony Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stony Ridge and Wood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wood County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
22 of 1,980 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Ohio
Wood County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Wood County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Wood County at a glance: 1 in 99 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wood County. They injured 900 people and killed 47.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Stony Ridge since 2015, this page uses Wood County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Stony Ridge with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-280 (3), I-80 (3) and SR-795 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (23% of them).
Route planning tips for Stony Ridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 9.4% 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
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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-795 | 3 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Canal Ave | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| Miami St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 816 |
| Ir 80 | 257 |
| US-6 | 116 |
| SR-420 | 82 |
| Ir 280 | 73 |
| US-20 | 54 |
| Ir 475 | 53 |
| SR-795 | 43 |
Stony Ridge at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43463) | $69,668 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43463) | $115,426 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 19 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 110 | +473% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 181 | +65% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 137 | -24% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 137 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stony Ridge
How many truck accidents are there in Stony Ridge?
1,980 truck crashes have been reported in Wood County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 900 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stony Ridge?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stony Ridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stony Ridge?
February has the most truck crashes in Wood County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stony Ridge?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wood County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Stony Ridge compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wood County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Stony Ridge?
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.