Marion Township, Henry County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion Township, Henry County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Henry County is lower on 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 Henry County: 7.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in 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.
Marion Township, Henry County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Henry County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-65 leads within 10 miles of Marion with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-7 (1), SR-108 (1) and SR-109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Marion Township, Henry County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 13.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Marion Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 1,284 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43524) | $60,882 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43524) | $161,168 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion Township, Henry County
How many truck crashes happen in Marion Township, Henry County?
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 Marion Township, Henry County?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion Township, Henry County?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marion Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marion Township, Henry County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 123.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marion Township, Henry 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.