Pike Township, Fulton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pike Township, Fulton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pike 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 has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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
Fulton County has recorded 682 truck crashes since 2015, with 372 people injured and 45 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Pike Township, Fulton County since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pike is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-20 (3), CR-D (1) and CR-M County Road M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Pike Township, Fulton County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| CR-M County Road M | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Pike Township, Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 1,715 |
| Land area | 28.1 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43515) | $69,536 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43515) | $195,798 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pike Township, Fulton County
How many truck crashes happen in Pike Township, Fulton County?
Fulton County has had 682 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 372 people and killing 45.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pike Township, Fulton County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pike: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pike Township, Fulton County?
February has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pike Township, Fulton County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pike Township, Fulton County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 138.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pike Township, Fulton 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.