Greenfield Township, Huron County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenfield Township, Huron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenfield Township, Huron County and Huron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Huron County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 403 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huron County compares with Ohio
Huron County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huron County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Huron County has lower values than Ohio for morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Huron County at a glance: 7.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Huron County. They injured 238 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Greenfield Township, Huron County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Huron County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-547 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-51 Grnwch Milan Twn Lne Rd (1), SR-162 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Greenfield Township, Huron County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-547 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 8.7% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Huron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-547 | 2 |
| CR-51 Grnwch Milan Twn Lne Rd | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huron County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 68 |
| US-250 | 48 |
| SR-18 | 34 |
| US-224 | 29 |
| SR-4 | 27 |
| SR-61 | 19 |
| SR-99 | 15 |
| SR-13 | 13 |
Greenfield Township, Huron County at a glance
| Population | 1,329 |
| Land area | 25.2 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44890) | $68,587 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44890) | $140,899 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huron 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 | 41 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 48 | +18% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 34 | -29% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 35 | +2% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenfield Township, Huron County
How many truck crashes happen in Greenfield Township, Huron County?
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Huron County (238 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Greenfield Township, Huron County?
SR-547 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenfield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenfield Township, Huron County?
Truck crashes in Huron County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenfield Township, Huron County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Huron County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Greenfield Township, Huron County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Huron County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenfield Township, Huron County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.