American, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in American: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in American and Allen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Allen County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 963 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Ohio
Allen County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Allen County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for American: SR-65 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of American.
Overview
Police reported 963 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 493 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in American since 2015, this page uses Allen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of American is SR-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-117 (2), US-30 (2) and CR-514 Flanders Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for American fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-514 Flanders Ave | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| Ts-54 Redd Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 367 |
| US-30 | 158 |
| SR-117 | 40 |
| SR-65 | 37 |
| SR-81 | 31 |
| SR-309 | 28 |
| SR-696 | 21 |
| Bluelick Rd | 18 |
American at a glance
| Population | 14,445 |
| Land area | 24.0 sq mi |
| Density | 601 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 35 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 57 | +64% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 87 | +52% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 70 | -20% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 70. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about American
How many truck accidents are there in American?
Allen County has had 963 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 493 people and killing 37.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in American?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of American since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in American?
Truck crashes in Allen County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in American?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in American compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 83.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in American?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.