Genoa Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Genoa Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Genoa Township 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 |
Delaware County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Genoa Township: US-23 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Genoa.
Overview
Police reported 1,280 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 587 people were injured and 50 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Genoa Township had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Delaware County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
5.5% 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 Genoa is US-23, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-71 (5), US-36 (4) and CR-75 Cleveland Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Genoa Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 7 |
| I-71 | 5 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| CR-75 Cleveland Ave | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-30 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| CR-34 Galena Rd | 1 |
| CR-8 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| I-270 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 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 |
Genoa Township at a glance
| Population | 27,949 |
| Land area | 17.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,578 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43082) | $147,972 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43082) | $456,071 |
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 Genoa Township
How many truck accidents are there in Genoa Township?
Since 2015, 1,280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (587 injured, 50 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Genoa Township?
US-23 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Genoa since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Genoa Township?
January has the most truck crashes in Delaware County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Genoa Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Genoa Township compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Genoa Township?
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.