Florence Township, Erie County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence Township, Erie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florence Township, Erie County and Erie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Erie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 944 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Erie County compares with Ohio
Erie County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Erie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Erie County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.03 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Erie County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Erie County: 8.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Erie County has recorded 944 truck crashes since 2015, with 905 people injured and 69 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Florence Township, Erie County had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Erie County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Florence with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (4), SR-113 (2) and SR-18 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Florence Township, Erie County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Erie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 8 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erie County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 587 |
| SR-2 | 94 |
| SR-4 | 37 |
| US-250 | 26 |
| US-6 | 23 |
| Ir 0080 | 19 |
| SR-113 | 14 |
| SR-101 | 10 |
Florence Township, Erie County at a glance
| Population | 2,376 |
| Land area | 26.0 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erie 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 | 46 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 59 | +29% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 80 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 77 | -4% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence Township, Erie County
How common are truck crashes in Florence Township, Erie County?
Erie County has had 944 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 905 people and killing 69.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Florence Township, Erie County?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Florence since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence Township, Erie County?
February has the most truck crashes in Erie County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Florence Township, Erie County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Erie County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Florence Township, Erie County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Erie County has 106.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Florence Township, Erie County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.