North Fairfield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Fairfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Fairfield 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Huron County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Huron County: 7.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 403 crashes involving commercial trucks in Huron County since 2015: 238 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
North Fairfield had 0 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
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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-13 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-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for North Fairfield fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huron County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-13 | 2 |
| CR-51 Grnwch Milan Twn Lne Rd | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-224 | 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 |
North Fairfield at a glance
| Population | 455 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 985 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44855) | $63,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44855) | $171,789 |
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 North Fairfield
How many truck accidents are there in North Fairfield?
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Huron County (238 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Fairfield?
SR-13 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Fairfield since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Fairfield?
Truck crashes in Huron County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Fairfield?
Since 2015, Huron County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does North Fairfield compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Huron County has 61.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Fairfield?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.