Richland Township, Marion County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Marion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Township, Marion County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Marion County is lower on 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).
Richland Township, Marion County at a glance: SR-309 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Richland.
Overview
Since 2015, 391 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 229 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Richland Township, Marion County since 2015, this page uses Marion 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 (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.7% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Richland is SR-309, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-23 (3), CR-108 Owens Rd E (1) and CR-176 Patton Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Richland Township, Marion County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-309, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 5 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| CR-108 Owens Rd E | 1 |
| CR-176 Patton Pike | 1 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 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 |
Richland Township, Marion County at a glance
| Population | 1,810 |
| Land area | 30.8 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43356) | $92,870 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43356) | $211,046 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Marion County
How many truck accidents are there in Richland Township, Marion County?
391 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 229 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Richland Township, Marion County?
SR-309 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richland Township, Marion County?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland Township, Marion County?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richland Township, Marion County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland Township, Marion County?
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.