Lafayette Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lafayette Village 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lafayette Village: US-30 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lafayette since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 963 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 493 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lafayette Village since 2015, this page uses Allen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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 Lafayette is US-30, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-75 (3), SR-65 (3) and SR-117 (2).
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 Lafayette Village fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 2 |
| CR-514 Flanders Ave | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 |
Lafayette Village at a glance
| Population | 395 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,695 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45854) | $53,125 |
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 Lafayette Village
How common are truck crashes in Lafayette Village?
Since 2015, 963 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allen County (493 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lafayette Village?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lafayette since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette Village?
February has the most truck crashes in Allen County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lafayette Village?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allen County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lafayette Village compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 83.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allen County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lafayette Village?
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.