Chester Township, Morrow County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chester Township, Morrow County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chester 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Morrow County: 1 in 143 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morrow County. They injured 354 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Chester Township, Morrow County since 2015, this page uses Morrow County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of Chester with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-229 (1), SR-314 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Chester Township, Morrow County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Morrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 11 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 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 |
Chester Township, Morrow County at a glance
| Population | 2,029 |
| Land area | 26.4 sq mi |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43317) | $56,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43317) | $158,816 |
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 Chester Township, Morrow County
How many truck crashes happen in Chester Township, Morrow County?
Morrow County has had 469 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 354 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chester Township, Morrow County?
I-71 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chester since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chester Township, Morrow County?
March has the most truck crashes in Morrow County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chester Township, Morrow County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Morrow County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Chester Township, Morrow County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Morrow County records 108.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chester 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.