Richfield Township, Lucas County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richfield Township, Lucas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richfield Township, Lucas County 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 |
Lucas County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Richfield Township, Lucas County: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Richfield: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Lucas County has recorded 2,662 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,245 people injured and 66 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Richfield Township, Lucas County since 2015; patterns below come from Lucas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
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 Richfield is US-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-80 (5), I-475 (2) and US-223 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Richfield Township, Lucas County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-475 | 2 |
| US-223 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-S Sylvania Ave | 1 |
| SR-184 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| TR-1033 Lerado Rd | 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 |
Richfield Township, Lucas County at a glance
| Population | 1,588 |
| Land area | 22.5 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43504) | $91,731 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43504) | $263,430 |
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 Richfield Township, Lucas County
How many truck crashes happen in Richfield Township, Lucas County?
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 Richfield Township, Lucas County?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richfield: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richfield Township, Lucas County?
January has the most truck crashes in Lucas County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richfield Township, Lucas County?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lucas County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richfield Township, Lucas County compare 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 Richfield Township, Lucas County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.