Riley Township, Putnam County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riley Township, Putnam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riley 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.
Riley Township, Putnam County at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Riley: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Riley Township, Putnam County since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.2% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-30 (3), CR-54 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Riley Township, Putnam County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 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 |
Riley Township, Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 2,196 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45877) | $68,665 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45877) | $176,004 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 2000s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Riley Township, Putnam County
How many truck accidents are there in Riley Township, Putnam County?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (68 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Riley Township, Putnam County?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Riley since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Riley Township, Putnam County?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Riley Township, Putnam County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Riley Township, Putnam County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Riley 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.