Benton Ridge, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Benton Ridge 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 |
Hancock County sits below Ohio 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 Benton Ridge: I-75 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Benton Ridge.
Overview
Police reported 933 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 398 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Benton Ridge since 2015; patterns below come from Hancock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Benton Ridge is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-126 (1), CR-54 (1) and CR-86 (1).
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 Benton Ridge fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 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 |
Benton Ridge at a glance
| Population | 266 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 709 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45816) | $76,719 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45816) | $126,202 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benton Ridge
How many truck crashes happen in Benton Ridge?
Hancock County has had 933 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 398 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Benton Ridge?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Benton Ridge: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton Ridge?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Benton Ridge?
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 Benton Ridge compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Benton Ridge?
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.