Noble Township, Defiance County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Noble Township, Defiance County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Noble 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 Noble Township, Defiance County: US-6 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Noble since 2015.
Overview
Defiance County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Noble Township, Defiance County 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Noble is US-6, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-24 (3), CR-17 Watson Rd (1) and CR-17D (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 Noble Township, Defiance County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Defiance County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| CR-17 Watson Rd | 1 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Noble Township, Defiance County at a glance
| Population | 6,020 |
| Land area | 23.4 sq mi |
| Density | 257 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43512) | $71,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43512) | $156,378 |
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. 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 Noble Township, Defiance County
How many truck accidents are there in Noble 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 Noble Township, Defiance County?
US-6 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Noble since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Noble 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 Noble Township, Defiance County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Defiance County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Noble Township, Defiance County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Defiance County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Noble 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.