Troy Township, Morrow County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Township, Morrow County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy 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.
What stands out in Morrow County: 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Troy Township, Morrow County since 2015; patterns below come from Morrow County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-30 (3), SR-314 (2) and US-42 (2).
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 Troy Township, Morrow County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrow County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 8 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-314 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-133 Lexington Springmill Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-430 | 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 |
Troy Township, Morrow County at a glance
| Population | 1,222 |
| Land area | 14.3 sq mi |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44904) | $62,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44904) | $207,858 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy Township, Morrow County
How many truck accidents are there in Troy Township, Morrow County?
469 truck crashes have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 354 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Troy Township, Morrow County?
I-71 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy Township, Morrow County?
Truck crashes in Morrow County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Troy Township, Morrow County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Troy 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 Troy 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.