Radnor, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Radnor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Radnor 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Radnor: US-23 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Radnor.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 1,280 truck crashes since 2015, with 587 people injured and 50 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Radnor since 2015; patterns below come from Delaware County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
US-23 leads within 10 miles of Radnor with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-36 (4), CR-108 Owens Rd E (1) and SR-229 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Radnor fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| CR-108 Owens Rd E | 1 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-42 | 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 |
Radnor at a glance
| Population | 1,764 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,447 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43066) | $129,012 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43066) | $394,579 |
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 Radnor
How many truck accidents are there in Radnor?
1,280 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 50 deaths and 587 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Radnor?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Radnor since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Radnor?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Radnor?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Radnor compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 45.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Radnor?
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.