Blue Creek, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blue Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blue Creek and Paulding County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Paulding County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 259 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Paulding County compares with Ohio
Paulding County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paulding County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paulding County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Paulding County sits below Ohio on 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.
The headline for Paulding County: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Paulding County. They injured 146 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Blue Creek since 2015; patterns below come from Paulding County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-144 (1), SR-114 (1) and US-224 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Blue Creek fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Paulding County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 11.2% 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 Paulding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| CR-144 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paulding County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 137 |
| US-127 | 27 |
| SR-49 | 15 |
| SR-637 | 13 |
| SR-613 | 10 |
| SR-114 | 7 |
| SR-111 | 6 |
| US-30 | 4 |
Blue Creek at a glance
| Population | 698 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45851) | $76,157 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45851) | $152,544 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paulding 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | +886% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +36% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blue Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Blue Creek?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Paulding County (146 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Blue Creek?
US-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blue Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blue Creek?
January has the most truck crashes in Paulding County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blue Creek?
Since 2015, Paulding County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Blue Creek compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Paulding County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blue Creek?
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.