Wauseon, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wauseon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wauseon 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Fulton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Wauseon 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%).
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 Wauseon with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-108 (2), 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 Wauseon fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| CR-M County Road M | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20A | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Wauseon at a glance
| Population | 7,455 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,401 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43567) | $70,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43567) | $189,556 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wauseon
How many truck crashes happen in Wauseon?
Fulton County has had 682 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 372 people and killing 45.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wauseon?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wauseon: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wauseon?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wauseon?
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 Wauseon compared with Ohio?
Fulton County records 138.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wauseon?
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.