Monclova, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monclova: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monclova 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.
The headline for Monclova: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Monclova: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Lucas County has recorded 2,662 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,245 people injured and 66 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Monclova since 2015, this page uses Lucas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Monclova with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-80 (5), I-75 (4) and I-475 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 43 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Monclova fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lucas County.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-80 | 5 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| I-475 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-795 | 2 |
| CR-131 Sherman-White Rd | 1 |
| Hill Ave | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-20A | 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 |
Monclova at a glance
| Population | 14,938 |
| Land area | 21.8 sq mi |
| Density | 687 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43542) | $148,657 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43542) | $406,033 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 198. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monclova
How many truck crashes happen in Monclova?
Lucas County has had 2,662 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,245 people and killing 66.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monclova?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monclova: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monclova?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Lucas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monclova?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Lucas County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Monclova compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lucas County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monclova?
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.