Union Township, Auglaize County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Auglaize County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Auglaize County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
What stands out in Auglaize County: 1 in 238 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 505 crashes involving commercial trucks in Auglaize County since 2015: 227 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Auglaize County since 2015; patterns below come from Auglaize County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of Union with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (4), SR-117 (3) and SR-65 (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 Union Township, Auglaize County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 | 5 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-117 | 3 |
| 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 |
Union Township, Auglaize County at a glance
| Population | 1,713 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45888) | $88,237 |
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. 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 Union Township, Auglaize County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Auglaize County?
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Auglaize County (227 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Union Township, Auglaize County?
US-33 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union 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 Union Township, Auglaize County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Auglaize County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Union Township, Auglaize County compared with Ohio?
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 Union Township, Auglaize County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.