Wayne Township, Darke County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Darke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Darke County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Darke County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Wayne Township, Darke County had 3 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1), CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie (1) and SR-121 (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 Township, Darke County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 5 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| Ts-159 Shaffer Rd | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 Township, Darke County at a glance
| Population | 4,450 |
| Land area | 31.8 sq mi |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45380) | $84,135 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45380) | $234,453 |
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 Wayne Township, Darke County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Township, Darke County?
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 Township, Darke County?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Darke County?
Truck crashes in Darke County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne Township, Darke County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Darke County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Wayne 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne 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.