Wayne Lakes, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Lakes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne Lakes 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 runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes.
Darke County at a glance: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Darke County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 159 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Wayne Lakes had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Darke County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 Wayne Lakes is US-127, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-49 (2), CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd (1) and E Russ Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Wayne Lakes fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Darke County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Darke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| E Russ Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-49A | 1 |
| SR-71 | 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 |
Wayne Lakes at a glance
| Population | 684 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,288 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Lakes
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Lakes?
291 truck crashes have been reported in Darke County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 159 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wayne Lakes?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne Lakes: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne Lakes?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Darke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne Lakes?
Since 2015, Darke County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Wayne Lakes compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Darke County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wayne Lakes?
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.