North Bloomfield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Bloomfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Bloomfield 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.
The headline for Morrow County: 1 in 143 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morrow County. They injured 354 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
North Bloomfield had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morrow County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-314 (2), CR-133 Lexington Springmill Rd (1) and SR-100 (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 North Bloomfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 6 |
| SR-314 | 2 |
| CR-133 Lexington Springmill Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 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 |
North Bloomfield at a glance
| Population | 1,859 |
| Land area | 29.7 sq mi |
| Density | 63 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Bloomfield
How many truck accidents are there in North Bloomfield?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morrow County (354 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North Bloomfield?
I-71 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Bloomfield since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Bloomfield?
The worst month is March: 12.8% of truck crashes in Morrow County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Bloomfield?
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 North Bloomfield compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Morrow County has 108.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Bloomfield?
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.