Allen Township, Ottawa County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen Township, Ottawa County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allen Township, Ottawa County and Ottawa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ottawa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 284 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Ohio
Ottawa County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ottawa County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Ottawa County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 284 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ottawa County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Allen Township, Ottawa County since 2015; patterns below come from Ottawa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Allen since 2015: I-280 (4), I-80 (4), SR-2 (2), SR-420 (2) and SR-579 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Allen Township, Ottawa County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
| CR-180 Corduroy Rd | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| Miami St | 1 |
| Mu-Front St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 77 |
| SR-2 | 64 |
| SR-163 | 35 |
| SR-579 | 17 |
| SR-51 | 14 |
| State Route 2 St | 6 |
| State Route 2 Hw | 5 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
Allen Township, Ottawa County at a glance
| Population | 3,694 |
| Land area | 25.3 sq mi |
| Density | 146 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43468) | $130,533 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43468) | $203,328 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | 2 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +1190% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -15% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allen Township, Ottawa County
How many truck crashes happen in Allen Township, Ottawa County?
Since 2015, 284 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ottawa County (142 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Allen Township, Ottawa County?
Truck crashes in Ottawa County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allen Township, Ottawa County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Allen Township, Ottawa County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County has 60.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Allen Township, Ottawa County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.