Payne, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Payne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Payne 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Paulding County at a glance: 1 in 250 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Paulding County has recorded 259 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Payne since 2015, this page uses Paulding County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (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
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Payne with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-144 (1), CR-176 (1) and SR-101N (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 Payne fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Paulding County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Paulding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-144 | 1 |
| CR-176 | 1 |
| SR-101N | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Ts-Bull Rapids Road | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Payne at a glance
| Population | 1,180 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,738 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45880) | $69,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45880) | $124,528 |
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 Payne
How many truck crashes happen in Payne?
259 truck crashes have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Payne?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Payne since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Payne?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Paulding County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Payne?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Paulding County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Payne 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 Payne?
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.