Huron, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huron 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 |
Erie County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Erie County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 944 crashes involving commercial trucks in Erie County since 2015: 905 people were injured and 69 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Huron since 2015, this page uses Erie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Huron is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-2 (2), US-250 (2) and CR-13 Mason Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Huron fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Erie County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 15.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| CR-13 Mason Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Huron at a glance
| Population | 6,630 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,341 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44839) | $87,181 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44839) | $251,154 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huron
How common are truck crashes in Huron?
Since 2015, 944 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Erie County (905 injured, 69 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Huron?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huron: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Huron?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Erie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Huron?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Erie County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Huron compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Erie County has 106.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Huron?
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.