Amboy, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amboy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Amboy and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 682 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Ohio
Fulton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Fulton County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Fulton County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 682 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 372 people were injured and 45 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Amboy since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
10.8% 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 Amboy is US-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (4), CR-S Sylvania Ave (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Amboy fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.8% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fulton 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 |
| CR-S Sylvania Ave | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| US-20A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 324 |
| US-20 | 88 |
| US-20A | 55 |
| SR-109 | 51 |
| SR-108 | 37 |
| SR-66 | 15 |
| SR-2 | 10 |
| Defiance St | 7 |
Amboy at a glance
| Population | 1,834 |
| Land area | 25.8 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43540) | $119,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43540) | $255,789 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 33 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 50 | +49% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +18% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | -1% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 58. 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 Amboy
How many truck accidents are there in Amboy?
682 truck crashes have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 372 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Amboy?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Amboy since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Amboy?
February has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Amboy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Amboy compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 138.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Amboy?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.