Broughton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Broughton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Broughton 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 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.
The headline for Paulding County: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Paulding County has recorded 259 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Broughton since 2015, this page uses Paulding County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Broughton since 2015: CR-144 (1), CR-176 (1), SR-114 (1) and US-127 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Broughton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Paulding County.
- With 11.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-144 | 1 |
| CR-176 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-127 | 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 |
Broughton at a glance
| Population | 109 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 502 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45855) | $90,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45855) | $105,097 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Broughton
How common are truck crashes in Broughton?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Paulding County (146 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Broughton?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Paulding County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Broughton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Paulding County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Broughton compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Paulding County has 120.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Broughton?
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.