Milford Township, Defiance County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milford Township, Defiance County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milford 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 sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Milford Township, Defiance County: US-6 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Defiance County. They injured 122 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Milford Township, Defiance County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Defiance County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-59 (1) and SR-1 (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 Milford Township, Defiance County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| CR-59 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 |
Milford Township, Defiance County at a glance
| Population | 1,117 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43517) | $58,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43517) | $136,590 |
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 Milford Township, Defiance County
How common are truck crashes in Milford Township, Defiance County?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Defiance County (122 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Milford Township, Defiance County?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Milford Township, Defiance County?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Defiance County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Milford Township, Defiance County?
Since 2015, Defiance County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Milford Township, Defiance County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Defiance County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milford 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.