Delaware Township, Defiance County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delaware Township, Defiance County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Delaware Township, Defiance County and Defiance County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Defiance County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Defiance County compares with Ohio
Defiance County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Defiance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Defiance County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Delaware Township, Defiance County at a glance: US-24 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Delaware since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Defiance County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Delaware Township, Defiance County since 2015, this page uses Defiance County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-176 (1), CR-424 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Delaware Township, Defiance County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Defiance County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Defiance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-176 | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| TR-161 Wilhelm Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Defiance County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 85 |
| SR-15 | 22 |
| US-127 | 20 |
| Clinton St | 18 |
| SR-249 | 12 |
| SR-18 | 11 |
| SR-2 | 10 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
Delaware Township, Defiance County at a glance
| Population | 2,029 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43556) | $73,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43556) | $198,778 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Defiance 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 | 26 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +3% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 19 | -28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Delaware Township, Defiance County
How common are truck crashes in Delaware Township, Defiance County?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Defiance County (122 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Delaware Township, Defiance County?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Delaware: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware Township, Defiance County?
October has the most truck crashes in Defiance County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Delaware Township, Defiance County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Delaware Township, Defiance County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Defiance County records 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Delaware Township, Defiance County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.