Butler Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Butler Village and Richland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Richland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with Ohio
Richland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Richland County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Butler Village: I-71 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Butler since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,006 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richland County. They injured 474 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Butler Village since 2015; patterns below come from Richland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of Butler with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (16%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Butler Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- With 10.9% 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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 4 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 372 |
| US-30 | 196 |
| SR-13 | 65 |
| Main St | 33 |
| SR-39 | 25 |
| SR-314 | 20 |
| SR-97 | 14 |
| SR-96 | 13 |
Butler Village at a glance
| Population | 938 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 727 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44822) | $72,159 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44822) | $254,413 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 6 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 75 | +1218% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 86 | +14% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 82 | -4% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Butler Village
How common are truck crashes in Butler Village?
Richland County has had 1,006 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 474 people and killing 36.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Butler Village?
I-71 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Butler since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Butler Village?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Butler Village?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Butler Village compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland County has 68.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Butler Village?
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.