Crane Township, Paulding County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crane Township, Paulding County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crane Township, Paulding County 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). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Paulding County at a glance: 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.
Crane Township, Paulding County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Paulding County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
11.2% 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 Crane is US-24, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-144 (1), CR-176 (1) and CR-424 (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 Crane Township, Paulding County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% 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
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-24 | 2 |
| CR-144 | 1 |
| CR-176 | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Crane Township, Paulding County at a glance
| Population | 1,247 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45821) | $76,648 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45821) | $116,191 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crane Township, Paulding County
How many truck accidents are there in Crane Township, Paulding County?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Paulding County (146 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Crane Township, Paulding County?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crane: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crane Township, Paulding County?
January has the most truck crashes in Paulding County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crane Township, Paulding County?
Since 2015, Paulding County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Crane Township, Paulding County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Crane Township, Paulding 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.