Cass Township, Richland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass Township, Richland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cass Township, Richland County 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). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cass Township, Richland County: SR-13 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Cass.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,006 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richland County. They injured 474 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Cass Township, Richland County since 2015; patterns below come from Richland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-215 Bowman Street Rd (1), SR-314 (1) and SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Cass Township, Richland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Richland County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-215 Bowman Street Rd | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-224 | 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 |
Cass Township, Richland County at a glance
| Population | 1,603 |
| Land area | 25.7 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44875) | $61,276 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44875) | $165,595 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cass Township, Richland County
How common are truck crashes in Cass Township, Richland County?
Since 2015, 1,006 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richland County (474 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cass Township, Richland County?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cass: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass Township, Richland County?
January has the most truck crashes in Richland County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cass Township, Richland County?
Since 2015, Richland County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cass Township, Richland County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland County has 68.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cass Township, Richland County?
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.