Lake Township, Logan County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Township, Logan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Township, Logan County and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Ohio
Logan County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Logan County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Logan County: 13.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Lake Township, Logan County since 2015, this page uses Logan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lake happened on SR-274 (2), SR-47 (2), CR-10 (1), SR-245 (1) and US-68 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Lake Township, Logan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 13.0% 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
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-274 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 117 |
| US-68 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 20 |
| SR-347 | 14 |
| SR-274 | 12 |
| Sandusky Av | 10 |
| SR-292 | 9 |
| SR-117 | 8 |
Lake Township, Logan County at a glance
| Population | 12,717 |
| Land area | 12.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,024 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43311) | $67,914 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43311) | $207,810 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 3 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +399% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +81% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 25 | -17% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Township, Logan County
How many truck crashes happen in Lake Township, Logan County?
316 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 152 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake Township, Logan County?
June has the most truck crashes in Logan County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake Township, Logan County?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lake Township, Logan County compared with Ohio?
Logan County records 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake Township, Logan County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.