Thompson Township, Delaware County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thompson Township, Delaware County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thompson 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 |
Delaware County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Thompson Township, Delaware County at a glance: US-23 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Thompson since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delaware County. They injured 587 people and killed 50.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Thompson Township, Delaware County since 2015; patterns below come from Delaware County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-37 (1) and US-36 (1).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Thompson Township, Delaware County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 |
Thompson Township, Delaware County at a glance
| Population | 756 |
| Land area | 20.2 sq mi |
| Density | 37 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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Thompson Township, Delaware County
How common are truck crashes in Thompson Township, Delaware County?
Delaware County has had 1,280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 587 people and killing 50.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Thompson Township, Delaware County?
US-23 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Thompson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Thompson Township, Delaware County?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson 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.