Blanchard Township, Hancock County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blanchard Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blanchard 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.
What stands out in Blanchard Township, Hancock County: I-75 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Blanchard since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 933 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 398 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Blanchard Township, Hancock County since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Blanchard is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 Blanchard Township, Hancock County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
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 |
Blanchard Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 1,110 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 31 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 |
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. 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 Blanchard Township, Hancock County
How many truck accidents are there in Blanchard Township, Hancock County?
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 Blanchard Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blanchard: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blanchard Township, Hancock County?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blanchard Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Blanchard Township, Hancock County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Blanchard Township, 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.