Oakwood Village, Paulding County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakwood Village, Paulding County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oakwood Village, 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Paulding County is lower 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.
Paulding County at a glance: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 259 crashes involving commercial trucks in Paulding County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Oakwood Village, Paulding County had 0 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
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oakwood since 2015: SR-613 (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 Oakwood Village, Paulding County 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.
- 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 Paulding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-613 | 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 |
Oakwood Village, Paulding County at a glance
| Population | 539 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 768 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45873) | $62,162 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45873) | $152,421 |
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 Oakwood Village, Paulding County
How many truck crashes happen in Oakwood Village, Paulding County?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Paulding County (146 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oakwood Village, Paulding County?
Truck crashes in Paulding County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oakwood Village, Paulding County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oakwood Village, Paulding County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Paulding County has 120.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oakwood Village, 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.