Chatfield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chatfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chatfield and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 279 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Ohio
Crawford County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Crawford County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Crawford County: 12.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 279 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Chatfield since 2015, this page uses Crawford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chatfield since 2015 were spread across roads: US-224 (3) and SR-103 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Chatfield fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 3 |
| SR-103 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 69 |
| Us 30 Hw | 27 |
| State Route 4 Hw | 13 |
| State Route 598 Hw | 11 |
| State Route 19 Hw | 8 |
| State Route 602 Hw | 7 |
| Sandusky Av | 6 |
| SR-598 | 6 |
Chatfield at a glance
| Population | 201 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 681 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44825) | $39,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44825) | $91,086 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 24 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | +2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +3% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chatfield
How common are truck crashes in Chatfield?
279 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 138 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chatfield?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chatfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Chatfield compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chatfield?
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.