Providence, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Providence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Providence 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.
Providence at a glance: US-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Providence: 4 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 0 truck crashes reported in Providence 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%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Providence is US-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (3), US-6 (2) and CR-131 Sherman-White Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Providence fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lucas County.
- Look at alternatives to US-24 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.
- 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-24 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-131 Sherman-White Rd | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 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 |
Providence at a glance
| Population | 3,404 |
| Land area | 26.1 sq mi |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43547) | $99,851 |
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 Providence
How common are truck crashes in Providence?
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lucas County (1,245 injured, 66 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Providence?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Providence since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Providence?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Lucas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Providence?
Since 2015, Lucas County has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Providence compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lucas County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Providence?
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.