Buckland, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckland and Auglaize County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Auglaize County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 505 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Auglaize County compares with Ohio
Auglaize County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Auglaize County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Auglaize County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Auglaize County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Auglaize County: 1 in 238 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Auglaize County has recorded 505 truck crashes since 2015, with 227 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Buckland had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Auglaize County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of Buckland with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (2), SR-117 (1) and SR-197 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Buckland fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Auglaize County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| TR-120 Pusheta Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Auglaize County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 199 |
| US-33 | 137 |
| SR-65 | 21 |
| SR-66 | 18 |
| SR-117 | 7 |
| SR-219 | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
| SR-274 | 6 |
Buckland at a glance
| Population | 228 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 760 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45819) | $67,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45819) | $102,264 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Auglaize 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 | 79 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 37 | -54% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +18% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | +1% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 79 a year in the 1990s and 44 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckland
How many truck accidents are there in Buckland?
Auglaize County has had 505 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 227 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Buckland?
US-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Buckland since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Buckland?
February has the most truck crashes in Auglaize County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Buckland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Auglaize County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Buckland compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Auglaize County has 94.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buckland?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.