Glenford, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glenford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glenford and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Ohio
Perry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Perry County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Perry County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.9%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 95 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Glenford since 2015, this page uses Perry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Glenford happened on I-70 (2), SR-13 (2), US-22 (1) and US-40 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Glenford fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-22 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-93 | 10 |
| SR-37 | 9 |
| SR-204 | 7 |
| SR-668 | 6 |
| SR-345 | 5 |
| US-22 | 5 |
| Cr 6 | 4 |
Glenford at a glance
| Population | 163 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,442 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43739) | $99,120 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43739) | $292,765 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +266% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | -2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glenford
How common are truck crashes in Glenford?
95 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Glenford?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in September, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Glenford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (6.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Glenford compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Glenford?
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.