ZIP 45695 (Wilkesville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45695: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vinton County compares with Ohio
Vinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Vinton County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Vinton County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vinton County. They injured 23 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45695 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-93 (2), CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45695 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 2 |
| CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 25 |
| SR-93 | 9 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| Cr 12 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-677 | 2 |
| SR-683 | 2 |
ZIP 45695 at a glance
| Population | 572 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,063 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vinton 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1025% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -10% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45695
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45695?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Vinton County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45695?
May has the most truck crashes in Vinton County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45695?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Vinton County since 2015 (9.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45695 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vinton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45695?
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.