Marion Township, Hardin County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, Hardin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion Township, Hardin County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Hardin County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardin County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Hardin County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Marion Township, Hardin County had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hardin County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-117 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-30 (3), CR-75 (1) and Lawrence Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Marion Township, Hardin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-117 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-30 | 3 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 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 |
Marion Township, Hardin County at a glance
| Population | 2,261 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45812) | $44,045 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45812) | $128,857 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion Township, Hardin County
How many truck accidents are there in Marion Township, Hardin County?
Hardin County has had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Marion Township, Hardin County?
Since 2015, SR-117 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion Township, Hardin County?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marion Township, Hardin County?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Marion Township, Hardin County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 54.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marion Township, Hardin 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.