Richfield Township, Henry County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richfield Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richfield 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 |
Henry County sits below Ohio 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.
The headline for Henry County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Richfield Township, Henry County since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across 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 Richfield with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-6 (2), CR-38 Custar Rd (1) and CR-424 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Richfield Township, Henry County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-38 Custar Rd | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-235 | 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 |
Richfield Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 613 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43534) | $81,094 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43534) | $181,192 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richfield Township, Henry County
How many truck crashes happen in Richfield Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (284 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Richfield Township, Henry County?
SR-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Richfield since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richfield Township, Henry County?
January has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richfield Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richfield Township, Henry County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 123.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richfield 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.