Tiffin Township, Defiance County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tiffin Township, Defiance County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tiffin 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Tiffin Township, Defiance County: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Tiffin: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Defiance County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Tiffin Township, Defiance County since 2015, this page uses Defiance County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-24 (3), CR-424 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Tiffin 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| TR-161 Wilhelm Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 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 |
Tiffin Township, Defiance County at a glance
| Population | 1,594 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43519) | $78,114 |
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 Tiffin Township, Defiance County
How many truck accidents are there in Tiffin Township, Defiance County?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 122 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tiffin Township, Defiance County?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tiffin since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tiffin Township, Defiance County?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Defiance County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tiffin 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 Tiffin 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 Tiffin 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.