Marion Township, Allen County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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 has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion Township, Allen County: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion: 2 since 2015.
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.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Marion Township, Allen County since 2015, this page uses Allen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Marion is US-30, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-117 (1), SR-65 (1) and Ts-54 Redd Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Marion Township, Allen County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 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 |
Marion Township, Allen County at a glance
| Population | 6,731 |
| Land area | 42.4 sq mi |
| Density | 159 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45833) | $65,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45833) | $160,432 |
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 Marion Township, Allen County
How common are truck crashes in Marion Township, Allen County?
Allen County has had 963 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 493 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marion Township, Allen County?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marion Township, Allen County?
Truck crashes in Allen County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marion Township, Allen County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Marion Township, Allen County compare with Ohio?
Allen County records 83.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marion 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.