Franklin Township, Fulton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Fulton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin Township, Fulton County 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 sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Fulton County: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
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 1 truck crash reported in Franklin Township, Fulton County since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Franklin with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-20A (2), CR-M County Road M (1) and CR-MORENCI Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Fulton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-20A | 2 |
| CR-M County Road M | 1 |
| CR-MORENCI Rd | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Franklin Township, Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 673 |
| Land area | 28.7 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43521) | $60,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43521) | $133,526 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 58 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 Franklin Township, Fulton County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin Township, Fulton County?
Fulton County has had 682 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 372 people and killing 45.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Franklin Township, Fulton County?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Fulton County?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin Township, Fulton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin Township, Fulton County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 138.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Franklin Township, Fulton County?
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.