Spencer Township, Allen County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spencer Township, Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spencer 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 963 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allen County. They injured 493 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Spencer Township, Allen County since 2015; patterns below come from Allen County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spencer since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-116 (1), SR-117 (1), SR-197 (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Spencer 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| US-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 |
Spencer Township, Allen County at a glance
| Population | 2,998 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45887) | $68,409 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45887) | $189,780 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spencer Township, Allen County
How many truck crashes happen in Spencer Township, Allen County?
Allen County has had 963 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 493 people and killing 37.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Spencer Township, Allen County?
February has the most truck crashes in Allen County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer Township, Allen County?
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.