Hancock County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 933 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Ohio
Hancock County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hancock County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Hancock County: I-75 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Hancock County.
Overview
Police reported 933 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 398 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-15 (2), SR-613 (2) and US-224 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Hancock County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-613 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-212 | 1 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 465 |
| US-68 | 58 |
| US-30 | 43 |
| SR-15 | 40 |
| Cr 99 | 32 |
| SR-613 | 28 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 16 |
Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 75,016 |
| Land area | 531.3 sq mi |
| Density | 141 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,222 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 38 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 67 | +78% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 85 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 64 | -24% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Hancock County
How many truck accidents are there in Hancock County?
Hancock County has had 933 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 398 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hancock County?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hancock County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hancock County?
October has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hancock County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hancock County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hancock 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.