Curtice, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Curtice: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Curtice 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ottawa County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.6%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Ottawa County has recorded 284 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Curtice since 2015; patterns below come from Ottawa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Curtice is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-280 (4), I-80 (2) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Curtice fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.8% 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
| CR-180 Corduroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 Manhattan Blvd | 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 |
Curtice at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Curtice
How many truck crashes happen in Curtice?
284 truck crashes have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 142 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Curtice?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Curtice since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Curtice?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Ottawa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Curtice?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Ottawa County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Curtice compared with Ohio?
Ottawa County records 60.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Curtice?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.