Caledonia, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caledonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caledonia and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 391 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Ohio
Marion County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Caledonia: SR-309 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Caledonia.
Overview
Since 2015, 391 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 229 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Caledonia since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-309 leads within 10 miles of Caledonia with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-176 Patton Pike (1), SR-100 (1) and SR-288 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Caledonia fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-309, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 3 |
| CR-176 Patton Pike | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-423 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 107 |
| SR-4 | 43 |
| SR-309 | 43 |
| SR-95 | 26 |
| SR-98 | 17 |
| Center St | 17 |
| SR-203 | 15 |
| SR-423 | 12 |
Caledonia at a glance
| Population | 558 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,306 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43314) | $49,183 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43314) | $135,967 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 2 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +1123% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caledonia
How common are truck crashes in Caledonia?
Marion County has had 391 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 229 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Caledonia?
Since 2015, SR-309 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Caledonia: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Caledonia?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Caledonia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Caledonia compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Caledonia?
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.