Delaware Township, Hancock County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delaware Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Delaware 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 |
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 Hancock County: 32.0% after dark, against 25.8% across Ohio.
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.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Delaware Township, Hancock County since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Delaware happened on SR-15 (2) and US-68 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Delaware Township, Hancock County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
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 |
Delaware Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 1,238 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45867) | $101,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45867) | $167,905 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Delaware Township, Hancock County
How common are truck crashes in Delaware Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, 933 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (398 injured, 25 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Delaware Township, Hancock County?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Delaware Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Delaware Township, 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 Delaware 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.