Amanda Township, Hancock County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amanda Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Amanda Township, Hancock County and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Ohio, Hancock County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Amanda Township, Hancock County: US-23 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Amanda: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 933 truck crashes since 2015, with 398 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Amanda Township, Hancock County since 2015; patterns below come from Hancock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-15 (2), US-224 (2) and SR-224 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Amanda Township, Hancock County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 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
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-568 | 1 |
| US-68 | 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 |
Amanda Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 1,052 |
| Land area | 27.7 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45890) | $99,079 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45890) | $190,906 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Amanda Township, Hancock County
How many truck accidents are there in Amanda Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, 933 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (398 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Amanda Township, Hancock County?
US-23 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Amanda since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Amanda Township, Hancock County?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Amanda Township, Hancock County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Amanda Township, Hancock County compare with Ohio?
Hancock County records 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Amanda Township, Hancock 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.