Flatrock, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flatrock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Flatrock and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Ohio
Henry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Henry County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry County at a glance: 7.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Flatrock since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Flatrock is US-24, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-6 (2), CR-17 Watson Rd (1) and CR-17D (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Flatrock fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 5 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-17 Watson Rd | 1 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 145 |
| US-6 | 73 |
| SR-108 | 24 |
| SR-65 | 18 |
| SR-109 | 15 |
| SR-281 | 14 |
| SR-110 | 10 |
| US-00024 | 8 |
Flatrock at a glance
| Population | 1,212 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43527) | $58,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43527) | $135,060 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | +30% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Flatrock
How common are truck crashes in Flatrock?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (284 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Flatrock?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Flatrock since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Flatrock?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Flatrock?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Flatrock compared with Ohio?
Henry County records 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Flatrock?
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.