Blanchard Township, Putnam County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blanchard Township, Putnam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blanchard Township, Putnam County and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Ohio
Putnam County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Putnam County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Putnam County: January 11.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Blanchard Township, Putnam County since 2015, this page uses Putnam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blanchard since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-126 (1), CR-54 (1), SR-109 (1), SR-12 (1) and SR-613 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Blanchard Township, Putnam County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 22 |
| SR-613 | 15 |
| US-224 | 12 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-189 | 7 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| Cr 5 | 5 |
| SR-109 | 5 |
Blanchard Township, Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 1,203 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45856) | $86,494 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45856) | $166,734 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 0 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +2280% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -41% | 0.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blanchard Township, Putnam County
How common are truck crashes in Blanchard Township, Putnam County?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (68 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blanchard Township, Putnam County?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blanchard Township, Putnam County?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Blanchard Township, Putnam County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blanchard Township, Putnam County?
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.