Whitehouse, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitehouse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitehouse 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.
Whitehouse at a glance: I-80 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitehouse since 2015.
Overview
Lucas County has recorded 2,662 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,245 people injured and 66 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Whitehouse 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%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Whitehouse with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-24 (3), I-75 (2) and CR-131 Sherman-White Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
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 Whitehouse fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| CR-131 Sherman-White Rd | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| I-475 | 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 |
Whitehouse at a glance
| Population | 5,083 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,176 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43571) | $108,143 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43571) | $296,326 |
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 Whitehouse
How many truck crashes happen in Whitehouse?
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 Whitehouse?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitehouse since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Whitehouse?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Whitehouse?
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 Whitehouse compared with Ohio?
Lucas County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Whitehouse?
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.