Windsor Township, Lawrence County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Windsor Township, Lawrence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Windsor Township, Lawrence County and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Ohio
Lawrence County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 141 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Windsor Township, Lawrence County since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Windsor happened on SR-2 (2), SR-10 (1) and SR-7 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Windsor Township, Lawrence County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 22.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 56 |
| SR-93 | 17 |
| SR-7 | 12 |
| SR-243 | 6 |
| Cr 1 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 4 |
| SR-775 | 4 |
| Cr 1A | 3 |
Windsor Township, Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 1,941 |
| Land area | 39.0 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 45696) | $170,284 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +78% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | -15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | -13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Windsor Township, Lawrence County
How many truck crashes happen in Windsor Township, Lawrence County?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (91 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Windsor Township, Lawrence County?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Windsor Township, Lawrence County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Windsor Township, Lawrence County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 21.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Windsor Township, Lawrence County?
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.