Orange Township, Hancock County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orange 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Orange Township, Hancock County: I-75 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Orange since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 933 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 398 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Orange Township, Hancock County since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Orange is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-30 (3), CR-54 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Orange Township, Hancock County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 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 |
Orange Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 1,286 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45817) | $76,848 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45817) | $214,601 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orange Township, Hancock County
How many truck accidents are there in Orange Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, 933 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (398 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Orange Township, Hancock County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orange since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orange Township, Hancock County?
October has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Orange Township, Hancock County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Orange Township, Hancock County compare 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 Orange Township, Hancock County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.