Weston, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Weston 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wood County since 2015: 900 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Weston 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%).
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 Weston with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-65 (3), CR-38 Custar Rd (1) and CR-424 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (23% of them).
Route planning tips for Weston fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- With 9.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| CR-38 Custar Rd | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-235 | 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 |
Weston at a glance
| Population | 1,473 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,292 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43569) | $70,898 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43569) | $147,752 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Weston
How many truck crashes happen in Weston?
Since 2015, 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wood County (900 injured, 47 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Weston?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Weston: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Weston?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Wood County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Weston?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Weston compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wood County has 128.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weston?
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.