Perkins, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perkins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perkins 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Erie County at a glance: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 944 crashes involving commercial trucks in Erie County since 2015: 905 people were injured and 69 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Perkins since 2015; patterns below come from Erie County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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 Perkins is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-2 (2), SR-4 (2) and SR-99 (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 Perkins fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 15.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Erie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-13 Mason Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 | 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 |
Perkins at a glance
| Population | 12,538 |
| Land area | 25.8 sq mi |
| Density | 486 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44870) | $62,082 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44870) | $163,235 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Perkins
How common are truck crashes in Perkins?
944 truck crashes have been reported in Erie County since 2015, with 69 deaths and 905 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Perkins?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perkins since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Perkins?
February has the most truck crashes in Erie County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Perkins?
Since 2015, Erie County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Perkins compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 106.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Erie County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Perkins?
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.