Lynn, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lynn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lynn and Hardin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Ohio
Hardin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Hardin County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hardin County at a glance: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardin County. They injured 108 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Lynn since 2015; patterns below come from Hardin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
Road surface: 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lynn is SR-117, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-68 (3), CR-75 (1) and SR-235 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Lynn fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-117; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.7% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 4 |
| US-68 | 3 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 20 |
| Main St | 18 |
| SR-117 | 14 |
| SR-31 | 12 |
| Detroit St | 10 |
| US-00068 | 8 |
| SR-81 | 8 |
| SR-309 | 8 |
Lynn at a glance
| Population | 582 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43326) | $63,785 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43326) | $146,041 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 24 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +0% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lynn
How many truck crashes happen in Lynn?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (108 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lynn?
SR-117 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lynn since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lynn?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lynn?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lynn compared with Ohio?
Hardin County records 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lynn?
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.