Mutual, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mutual: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mutual and Champaign County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Champaign County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign County compares with Ohio
Champaign County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Champaign County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Champaign County at a glance: January worst month: 14.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 201 crashes involving commercial trucks in Champaign County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mutual since 2015, this page uses Champaign County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mutual since 2015: I-70 (1), SR-29 (1), SR-4 (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Mutual fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 22 |
| SR-4 | 18 |
| US-36 | 16 |
| US-00036 | 14 |
| US-00068 | 12 |
| SR-29 | 11 |
| SR-235 | 10 |
| SR-00029 | 10 |
Mutual at a glance
| Population | 126 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 933 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43044) | $76,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43044) | $236,867 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +35% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -17% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mutual
How many truck crashes happen in Mutual?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Champaign County (114 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mutual?
January has the most truck crashes in Champaign County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mutual?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mutual compare with Ohio?
Champaign County records 43.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mutual?
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.