Morrow County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morrow County: 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
6 of 469 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morrow County compares with Ohio
Morrow County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morrow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morrow County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Morrow County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Morrow County: 1 in 143 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Morrow County has recorded 469 truck crashes since 2015, with 354 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads in Morrow County with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-314 (3), SR-229 (1) and SR-288 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Morrow County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Morrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morrow County) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 10 |
| SR-314 | 3 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morrow County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 297 |
| SR-61 | 52 |
| SR-95 | 20 |
| SR-314 | 15 |
| SR-229 | 14 |
| US-42 | 10 |
| SR-309 | 6 |
| Main St | 5 |
Morrow County at a glance
| Population | 35,927 |
| Land area | 406.1 sq mi |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,360 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morrow 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | +467% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | +58% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 35 | -12% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Morrow County
How many truck crashes happen in Morrow County?
469 truck crashes have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 354 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Morrow County?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Morrow County: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrow County?
Truck crashes in Morrow County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morrow County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morrow County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Morrow County has 108.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morrow 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.