South Bloomfield Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Bloomfield Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Bloomfield Township 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 sits below Ohio on 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.
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in South Bloomfield Township 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.
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
I-71 leads within 10 miles of South Bloomfield with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-229 (1), SR-314 (1) and SR-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for South Bloomfield Township fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrow County.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 7 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 |
South Bloomfield Township at a glance
| Population | 1,870 |
| Land area | 25.9 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43350) | $70,583 |
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. 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 South Bloomfield Township
How common are truck crashes in South Bloomfield Township?
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 South Bloomfield Township?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Bloomfield: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Bloomfield Township?
The worst month is March: 12.8% of truck crashes in Morrow County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Bloomfield Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Morrow County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in South Bloomfield Township compared with Ohio?
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 South Bloomfield Township?
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.