Holland, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holland and Lucas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lucas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lucas County compares with Ohio
Lucas County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lucas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lucas County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Lucas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Holland: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Holland: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lucas County since 2015: 1,245 people were injured and 66 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Holland since 2015, this page uses Lucas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-475 (5), I-75 (5) and I-80 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is December, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Holland fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lucas County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lucas County.
- 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 Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 7 |
| I-475 | 5 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-795 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Canal Ave | 1 |
| Hill Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lucas County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 475 | 329 |
| Ir 75 | 261 |
| Ir 80 | 195 |
| US-24 | 137 |
| SR-2 | 98 |
| I-75 Hw | 93 |
| Alexis Rd | 70 |
| Ir 280 | 69 |
Holland at a glance
| Population | 1,795 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,817 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43528) | $93,986 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43528) | $271,820 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lucas 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 | 69 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 186 | +168% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 244 | +31% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 198 | -19% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 198. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holland
How many truck accidents are there in Holland?
2,662 truck crashes have been reported in Lucas County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 1,245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Holland?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Holland since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Holland?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Lucas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Holland?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lucas County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Holland compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lucas County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Holland?
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.