Hicksville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hicksville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hicksville 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 sits below Ohio on 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.
What stands out in Defiance County: 1 in 60 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Defiance County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Hicksville since 2015, this page uses Defiance County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hicksville since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-59 (1), SR-1 (1), SR-101 (1), SR-49 (1) and Sr- 101 (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 Hicksville fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Defiance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-59 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Sr- 101 | 1 |
| Sr- 37 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Hicksville at a glance
| Population | 3,447 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,350 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43526) | $66,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43526) | $167,855 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hicksville
How many truck crashes happen in Hicksville?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Defiance County (122 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hicksville?
October has the most truck crashes in Defiance County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hicksville?
Since 2015, Defiance County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hicksville compared with Ohio?
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 Hicksville?
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.