Holmes, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holmes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holmes 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Crawford County: 12.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 279 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 138 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Holmes had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crawford County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Holmes happened on SR-103 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Holmes fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Holmes at a glance
| Population | 1,248 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holmes
How many truck crashes happen in Holmes?
Crawford County has had 279 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Holmes?
October has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Holmes?
Since 2015, Crawford County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Holmes compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Holmes?
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.