Fulton Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fulton Village 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Morrow County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Morrow County: 1 in 143 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 469 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morrow County since 2015: 354 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fulton Village since 2015, this page uses Morrow County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fulton is I-71, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-229 (1), SR-314 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Fulton Village 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 7 |
| 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 |
Fulton Village at a glance
| Population | 251 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,530 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43321) | $48,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43321) | $134,551 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fulton Village
How many truck accidents are there in Fulton Village?
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 Fulton Village?
I-71 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fulton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton Village?
March has the most truck crashes in Morrow County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fulton Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Morrow County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Fulton Village compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 108.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morrow County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fulton Village?
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.