Canaan Township, Morrow County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canaan Township, Morrow County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canaan Township, Morrow County and Morrow County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morrow County numbers.
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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Canaan Township, Morrow County since 2015, this page uses Morrow County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Canaan is SR-309, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes 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 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Canaan Township, Morrow County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrow County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-309, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Morrow 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-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 |
Canaan Township, Morrow County at a glance
| Population | 911 |
| Land area | 27.5 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43320) | $51,603 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43320) | $140,141 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canaan Township, Morrow County
How many truck accidents are there in Canaan Township, Morrow County?
469 truck crashes have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 354 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Canaan Township, Morrow County?
SR-309 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Canaan since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Canaan Township, Morrow County?
Truck crashes in Morrow County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Canaan Township, Morrow County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Canaan Township, Morrow County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Morrow County has 108.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Canaan Township, 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.