Monroe Township, Henry County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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. 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
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 284 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Monroe Township, Henry County since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015 were spread across roads: US-24 (3), US-6 (3), SR-65 (2), CR-17D (1) and CR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Henry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 13.9% 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
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 | 3 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-110 | 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 |
Monroe Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 1,078 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43535) | $67,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43535) | $213,402 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Monroe Township, Henry County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (284 injured, 26 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Henry County?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe Township, Henry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe Township, Henry County 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 Monroe Township, Henry County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.