Troy Township, Delaware County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Township, Delaware County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Troy Township, Delaware County: US-23 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delaware County. They injured 587 people and killed 50.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Troy Township, Delaware County since 2015, this page uses Delaware County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of Troy with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-36 (5), I-71 (2) and SR-229 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
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 Troy Township, Delaware County 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Delaware County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| US-36 | 5 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| 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 |
Troy Township, Delaware County at a glance
| Population | 2,380 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43015) | $105,322 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43015) | $339,275 |
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 Troy Township, Delaware County
How many truck crashes happen in Troy Township, Delaware County?
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 Troy Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, US-23 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy Township, Delaware County?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Troy 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 Troy 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Troy 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.