Vernon Township, Crawford County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vernon Township, Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vernon Township, Crawford County 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Vernon Township, Crawford County since 2015; patterns below come from Crawford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vernon since 2015: CR-49 Remlinger Rd (1), SR-309 (1), SR-314 (1), SR-61 (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Vernon Township, Crawford County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-49 Remlinger Rd | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 |
Vernon Township, Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 755 |
| Land area | 21.5 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44827) | $56,757 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44827) | $125,900 |
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 Vernon Township, Crawford County
How many truck accidents are there in Vernon Township, Crawford County?
Crawford County has had 279 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Vernon Township, Crawford County?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vernon Township, Crawford County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Vernon Township, Crawford County compared with Ohio?
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 Vernon Township, Crawford County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.