Galion, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Galion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Galion 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Morrow County at a glance: 1 in 143 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 469 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morrow County since 2015: 354 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Galion 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Galion is SR-314, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-49 Remlinger Rd (1), SR-100 (1) and SR-288 (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 Galion fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-314, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-314 | 3 |
| CR-49 Remlinger Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 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 |
Galion at a glance
| Population | 10,304 |
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,388 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44833) | $60,151 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44833) | $145,870 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Galion
How many truck accidents are there in Galion?
Morrow County has had 469 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 354 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Galion?
Since 2015, SR-314 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Galion: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Galion?
Truck crashes in Morrow County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Galion?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Galion compare with Ohio?
Morrow County records 108.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Galion?
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.