Spencer Township, Lucas County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spencer Township, Lucas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spencer 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 sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Spencer Township, Lucas County: US-20 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Spencer 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.
Spencer Township, Lucas County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lucas County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-80 (5), I-475 (3) and US-23 (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).
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Spencer Township, Lucas County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lucas County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-131 Sherman-White Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Sylvania Ave | 1 |
| Hill Ave | 1 |
| SR-184 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Spencer Township, Lucas County at a glance
| Population | 1,758 |
| Land area | 12.1 sq mi |
| Density | 145 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 |
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 Spencer Township, Lucas County
How common are truck crashes in Spencer 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 Spencer Township, Lucas County?
US-20 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Spencer since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spencer Township, Lucas County?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Spencer Township, Lucas County?
Since 2015, Lucas County has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Spencer Township, Lucas County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Spencer 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.