Wayne Township, Auglaize County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Auglaize County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Auglaize County at a glance: 1 in 238 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 505 crashes involving commercial trucks in Auglaize County since 2015: 227 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Wayne Township, Auglaize County 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
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.
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
Within this area, SR-117 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-33 (3), CR-52 (1) and CR-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Wayne 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 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 |
Wayne Township, Auglaize County at a glance
| Population | 1,519 |
| Land area | 27.0 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45896) | $62,449 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45896) | $167,710 |
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 Wayne Township, Auglaize County
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne Township, Auglaize County?
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 Wayne Township, Auglaize County?
SR-117 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne Township, Auglaize County?
February has the most truck crashes in Auglaize County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wayne Township, Auglaize County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Auglaize County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Wayne 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wayne 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.