Vandalia, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vandalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vandalia compares with Ohio
Vandalia against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vandalia stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vandalia | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 40% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Vandalia is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Vandalia: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Vandalia (2.5 → 4.2).
Overview
Vandalia has recorded 200 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Vandalia with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (4), US-35 (3) and CR-74 Needmore Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Vandalia fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vandalia.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Vandalia
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Stanley Av | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vandalia) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 112 |
| Ir 70 | 21 |
| National Rd | 13 |
| Northwoods Bl | 7 |
| Little York St | 5 |
| Northwoods St | 5 |
| Dixie Dr | 5 |
| National St | 4 |
Vandalia at a glance
| Population | 15,013 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,217 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vandalia 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 | 1 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1265% | 5.4 |
| 2010s | 14 | +85% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +16% | 6.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vandalia
How many truck accidents are there in Vandalia?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vandalia (74 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vandalia?
I-75 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vandalia since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vandalia?
Truck crashes in Vandalia peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vandalia?
Since 2015, Vandalia has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vandalia compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Vandalia has 112.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Vandalia?
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.