Richland Township, Defiance County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Defiance County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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.
What stands out in Richland Township, Defiance County: US-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Defiance County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Richland Township, Defiance County since 2015; patterns below come from Defiance County as a whole.
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.
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
US-24 leads within 10 miles of Richland with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-17 Watson Rd (1), CR-17D (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Richland Township, Defiance County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, 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-24 | 6 |
| CR-17 Watson Rd | 1 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| SR-108 | 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 |
Richland Township, Defiance County at a glance
| Population | 3,000 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
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 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 Richland Township, Defiance County
How many truck crashes happen in Richland Township, Defiance County?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Defiance County (122 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richland Township, Defiance County?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland Township, Defiance County?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Defiance County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Richland Township, Defiance County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Defiance County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Richland Township, Defiance County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Defiance County has 56.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richland 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.