Harrison Township, Darke County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Darke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Darke County and Darke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Darke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darke County compares with Ohio
Darke County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darke County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Darke County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Darke County at a glance: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Darke County since 2015: 159 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Darke County since 2015, this page uses Darke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Harrison is I-70, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-ARBA Pike (1), SR-49 (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Darke County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Darke County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Darke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| CR-ARBA Pike | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darke County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 68 |
| SR-49 | 44 |
| US-36 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 15 |
| SR-705 | 15 |
| SR-571 | 10 |
| Main St | 7 |
| SR-121 | 6 |
Harrison Township, Darke County at a glance
| Population | 2,148 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45346) | $77,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45346) | $172,177 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darke 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +200% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Darke County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Darke County?
Darke County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 159 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison Township, Darke County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Darke County?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Darke County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Darke County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Darke County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Harrison Township, Darke County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Darke County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Darke 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.