Byrd, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byrd: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byrd and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Ohio
Brown County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Brown County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Brown County at a glance: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 185 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brown County since 2015: 111 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Byrd since 2015, this page uses Brown County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Byrd is SR-136, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-53 John Woods Rd (1), US-62 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Byrd fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-136 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-136 | 3 |
| CR-53 John Woods Rd | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 45 |
| US-68 | 30 |
| US-62 | 28 |
| US-52 | 8 |
| US-50 | 6 |
| SR-125 | 5 |
| High St | 5 |
| SR-251 | 4 |
Byrd at a glance
| Population | 750 |
| Land area | 25.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45115) | $49,844 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 99 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | -79% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | -17% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 99 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byrd
How many truck crashes happen in Byrd?
185 truck crashes have been reported in Brown County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 111 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Byrd?
SR-136 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Byrd since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Byrd?
Truck crashes in Brown County peak in September, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Byrd?
Since 2015, Brown County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Byrd compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 34.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Byrd?
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.