Goshen Township, Auglaize County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goshen Township, Auglaize County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goshen Township, Auglaize County 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 sits below Ohio on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Goshen Township, Auglaize County since 2015, this page uses Auglaize County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Goshen is SR-117, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-33 (3), SR-274 (2) and CR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Goshen Township, Auglaize County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-117 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 5 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-274 | 2 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| CR-75 | 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 |
Goshen Township, Auglaize County at a glance
| Population | 473 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45870) | $162,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45870) | $147,616 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goshen Township, Auglaize County
How many truck accidents are there in Goshen Township, Auglaize County?
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Auglaize County (227 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Goshen Township, Auglaize County?
SR-117 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Goshen since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Goshen Township, Auglaize County?
Truck crashes in Auglaize County peak in February, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Goshen Township, Auglaize County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Auglaize County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Goshen Township, Auglaize County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Auglaize County records 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Goshen Township, Auglaize County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.