Eagle Township, Hancock County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eagle Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eagle 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). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Eagle Township, Hancock County: I-75 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Eagle since 2015.
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.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Eagle 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-54 (1), CR-86 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Eagle Township, Hancock County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-54 | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-224 | 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 |
Eagle Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 1,080 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45881) | $73,775 |
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. 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 Eagle Township, Hancock County
How common are truck crashes in Eagle 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 Eagle Township, Hancock County?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eagle since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eagle Township, Hancock County?
October has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eagle Township, Hancock County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eagle Township, Hancock County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eagle 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.