Plymouth Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plymouth Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plymouth Village 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 sits below Ohio 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
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Plymouth Village since 2015; patterns below come from Huron County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of Plymouth with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-162 (1), SR-61 (1) and SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Plymouth Village 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 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-13 | 2 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Plymouth Village at a glance
| Population | 1,691 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 677 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44865) | $76,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44865) | $147,442 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plymouth Village
How common are truck crashes in Plymouth Village?
403 truck crashes have been reported in Huron County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 238 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Plymouth Village?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plymouth: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth Village?
January has the most truck crashes in Huron County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Plymouth Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Huron County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Plymouth Village compared with Ohio?
Huron County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Plymouth Village?
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.