York Township, Darke County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York Township, Darke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in York 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Darke County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Darke County since 2015: 159 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
York Township, Darke County 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
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.
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 York is US-127, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-47 (2), SR-49 (2) and CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie (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 York Township, Darke County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Darke County.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie | 1 |
| E Russ Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| Ts-159 Shaffer Rd | 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 |
York Township, Darke County at a glance
| Population | 557 |
| Land area | 21.7 sq mi |
| Density | 26 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about York Township, Darke County
How many truck accidents are there in York Township, Darke County?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Darke County (159 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in York Township, Darke County?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of York: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in York Township, Darke County?
August has the most truck crashes in Darke County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in York Township, Darke County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Darke County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in York Township, Darke County compare with Ohio?
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 York 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.