Webster, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Webster 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 sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Webster since 2015, this page uses Wood County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
9.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of Webster with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (5), SR-795 (3) and I-80 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is February, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Webster fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wood County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 8 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-795 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| I-280 | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
| SR-582 | 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 |
Webster at a glance
| Population | 1,250 |
| Land area | 28.8 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43450) | $84,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43450) | $238,600 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 137. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Webster
How many truck accidents are there in Webster?
Wood County has had 1,980 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 900 people and killing 47.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Webster?
US-6 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Webster since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Webster?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Wood County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Webster?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Webster compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Wood County has 128.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Webster?
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.