Bath Township, Allen County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bath Township, Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bath Township, Allen County 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 sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Allen County: 11.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Allen County has recorded 963 truck crashes since 2015, with 493 people injured and 37 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Bath Township, Allen County had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Allen County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bath happened on I-75 (3), SR-65 (3), US-30 (3), SR-117 (2) and CR-514 Flanders Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Bath Township, Allen County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 2 |
| CR-514 Flanders Ave | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 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 |
Bath Township, Allen County at a glance
| Population | 9,263 |
| Land area | 30.7 sq mi |
| Density | 302 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45801) | $51,731 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45801) | $121,701 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bath Township, Allen County
How common are truck crashes in Bath Township, Allen County?
Since 2015, 963 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allen County (493 injured, 37 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bath Township, Allen County?
Truck crashes in Allen County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bath Township, Allen County?
Since 2015, Allen County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bath Township, Allen County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 83.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bath Township, Allen County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.