Highland Township, Defiance County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Highland Township, Defiance County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Highland 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Defiance County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Highland Township, Defiance County: US-24 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Highland.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Defiance County. They injured 122 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Highland Township, Defiance County since 2015; patterns below come from Defiance County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of Highland with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-17 Watson Rd (1), SR-613 (1) and TR-161 Wilhelm Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Highland 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 | 3 |
| CR-17 Watson Rd | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
| TR-161 Wilhelm Rd | 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 |
Highland Township, Defiance County at a glance
| Population | 2,298 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43548) | $96,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43548) | $172,469 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Highland Township, Defiance County
How many truck crashes happen in Highland Township, Defiance County?
Defiance County has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Highland Township, Defiance County?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Highland since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Highland Township, Defiance County?
Truck crashes in Defiance County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Highland Township, Defiance County?
Since 2015, Defiance County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Highland Township, Defiance County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Defiance County has 56.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Highland Township, Defiance County?
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.