Berlin Township, Delaware County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berlin Township, Delaware County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berlin Township, Delaware County and Delaware County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delaware County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Ohio
Delaware County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Delaware County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Berlin Township, Delaware County at a glance: US-23 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Berlin since 2015.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 1,280 truck crashes since 2015, with 587 people injured and 50 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Berlin Township, Delaware County since 2015; patterns below come from Delaware County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of Berlin with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-71 (6), US-36 (6) and CR-129 Concord Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Berlin Township, Delaware County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 11 |
| I-71 | 6 |
| US-36 | 6 |
| CR-129 Concord Rd | 1 |
| CR-30 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| CR-34 Galena Rd | 1 |
| I-270 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 339 |
| US-23 | 277 |
| US-36 | 99 |
| US-42 | 77 |
| SR-315 | 30 |
| SR-37 | 27 |
| Central Av | 23 |
| William St | 20 |
Berlin Township, Delaware County at a glance
| Population | 10,522 |
| Land area | 22.3 sq mi |
| Density | 471 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43035) | $154,683 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43035) | $454,965 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 40 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 71 | +78% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 101 | +43% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 101 | -0% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 101. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berlin Township, Delaware County
How common are truck crashes in Berlin Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, 1,280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (587 injured, 50 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Berlin Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, US-23 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Berlin: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Berlin Township, Delaware County?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Berlin Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Berlin Township, Delaware County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Berlin Township, Delaware 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.