Ridgeville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgeville 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry County at a glance: 7.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 284 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Ridgeville 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ridgeville since 2015: US-24 (4), US-6 (4), I-80 (3), CR-17D (1) and SR-108 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Ridgeville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- 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.
- 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 | 4 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Ridgeville at a glance
| Population | 1,102 |
| Land area | 23.6 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43555) | $83,109 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ridgeville
How common are truck crashes in Ridgeville?
411 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 284 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ridgeville?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ridgeville?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Ridgeville compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ridgeville?
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.