Tod, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tod: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tod 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Crawford County is lower 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 279 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Tod had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crawford County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across 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 Tod since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-103 (1), SR-53 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Tod 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-103 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 |
Tod at a glance
| Population | 636 |
| Land area | 18.2 sq mi |
| Density | 35 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tod
How common are truck crashes in Tod?
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 Tod?
October has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tod?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Tod compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Crawford County records 54.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tod?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.