McGuffey, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McGuffey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McGuffey 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 has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardin County: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in McGuffey since 2015; patterns below come from Hardin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McGuffey since 2015: SR-117 (3), US-68 (3), CR-75 (1), Lawrence Rd (1) and SR-235 (1). No single road stands out.
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 McGuffey fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 8.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment 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 | 3 |
| US-68 | 3 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 |
McGuffey at a glance
| Population | 457 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,228 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45859) | $51,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45859) | $72,315 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McGuffey
How many truck crashes happen in McGuffey?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 108 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in McGuffey?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McGuffey?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in McGuffey compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McGuffey?
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.