Trenton Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trenton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trenton 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.
What stands out in Delaware County: +43% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (71) to the 2010s (101).
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 1,280 truck crashes since 2015, with 587 people injured and 50 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Trenton Township since 2015, this page uses Delaware County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trenton since 2015 were spread across roads: I-71 (5), US-36 (5), CR-41 Mink St (2), US-62 (2) and CR-30 Sunbury Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Trenton Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Delaware County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| US-36 | 5 |
| CR-41 Mink St | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-30 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| CR-34 Galena Rd | 1 |
| SR-3 | 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 |
Trenton Township at a glance
| Population | 2,573 |
| Land area | 26.5 sq mi |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43074) | $119,296 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43074) | $418,600 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Trenton Township
How many truck accidents are there in Trenton Township?
Delaware County has had 1,280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 587 people and killing 50.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Trenton Township?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Trenton Township?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Trenton Township 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 Trenton Township?
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.