Richland Township, Logan County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Logan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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 |
Logan County has lower values than Ohio for 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.
What stands out in Logan County: 13.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Richland Township, Logan County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-117 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-274 (2), CR-52 (1) and CR-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Richland Township, Logan County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-117; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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-117 | 4 |
| SR-274 | 2 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-33 | 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 |
Richland Township, Logan County at a glance
| Population | 2,628 |
| Land area | 29.0 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43310) | $68,388 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43310) | $159,632 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Logan County
How many truck crashes happen in Richland Township, Logan County?
Logan County has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richland Township, Logan County?
Since 2015, SR-117 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richland Township, Logan County?
June has the most truck crashes in Logan County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland Township, Logan County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Richland Township, Logan County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 57.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland Township, Logan 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.