Norwich Township, Franklin County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norwich Township, Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norwich Township, Franklin County and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Ohio
Franklin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Franklin County: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 17% of them.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 6,716 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,466 people injured and 140 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Norwich Township, Franklin County since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Norwich is I-70, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-71 (8), I-270 (7) and US-42 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
141 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Norwich Township, Franklin County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Franklin 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-71 | 8 |
| I-270 | 7 |
| US-42 | 4 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 2 |
| CR-125 Frank Rd | 1 |
| CR-126 Glick Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 270 | 1,250 |
| Ir 70 | 1,125 |
| Ir 71 | 953 |
| Ir 670 | 187 |
| US-33 | 151 |
| SR-315 | 122 |
| Alum Creek Dr | 108 |
| US-23 | 104 |
Norwich Township, Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 39,535 |
| Land area | 13.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,904 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43002) | $102,153 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43002) | $335,875 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 39 | — | 8.9 |
| 2000s | 334 | +751% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 555 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 492 | -11% | 10.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 492. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norwich Township, Franklin County
How common are truck crashes in Norwich Township, Franklin County?
Franklin County has had 6,716 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,466 people and killing 140.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Norwich Township, Franklin County?
I-70 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norwich since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Norwich Township, Franklin County?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in September, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Norwich Township, Franklin County?
141 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Norwich Township, Franklin County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Norwich Township, Franklin 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.