Wayne Township, Noble County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Noble County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne Township, Noble County and Noble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Noble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Noble County compares with Ohio
Noble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Noble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Noble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 46% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Noble County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Noble County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Noble County. They injured 29 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wayne Township, Noble County since 2015, this page uses Noble County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Noble County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Noble County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Noble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Noble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 77 | 48 |
| SR-78 | 7 |
| SR-147 | 4 |
| Interstate 77 Hw | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| SR-146 | 3 |
| SR-313 | 3 |
| SR-339 | 3 |
Wayne Township, Noble County at a glance
| Population | 466 |
| Land area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43780) | $66,080 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43780) | $188,746 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Noble 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +740% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | -8% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Noble County
How many truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Noble County?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Noble County (29 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Noble County?
Truck crashes in Noble County peak in June, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wayne Township, Noble County?
Since 2015, Noble County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wayne Township, Noble County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 61.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Noble County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne Township, Noble 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.