Wayne Township, Fayette County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Fayette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne Township, Fayette County and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 427 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Ohio
Fayette County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Fayette 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 on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 192 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 427 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 223 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Township, Fayette County since 2015; patterns below come from Fayette County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-62 leads within 10 miles of Wayne with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-35 (3), SR-28 (1) and SR-753 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Fayette County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 4 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-753 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 149 |
| US-35 | 77 |
| SR-435 | 43 |
| US-62 | 28 |
| SR-38 | 17 |
| SR-41 | 17 |
| US-22 | 16 |
| SR-753 | 12 |
Wayne Township, Fayette County at a glance
| Population | 1,328 |
| Land area | 46.1 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43160) | $61,740 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43160) | $170,728 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 14 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +23% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +15% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Fayette County
How many truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Fayette County?
427 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 223 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne Township, Fayette County?
US-62 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne Township, Fayette County?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayne Township, Fayette County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne Township, Fayette County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 121.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wayne Township, Fayette 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.