Franklin Township, Richland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Richland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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 |
Richland County has lower values than Ohio for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Franklin Township, Richland County: US-30 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Franklin.
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 0 truck crashes were reported in Franklin 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Franklin with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-13 (3), I-71 (2) and SR-96 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Richland County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 6 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-215 Bowman Street Rd | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-430 | 1 |
| US-42 | 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 |
Franklin Township, Richland County at a glance
| Population | 1,700 |
| Land area | 21.0 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44903) | $67,215 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44903) | $183,139 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Richland County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin Township, Richland County?
Richland County has had 1,006 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 474 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Franklin Township, Richland County?
US-30 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franklin Township, Richland County?
Truck crashes in Richland County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Franklin Township, Richland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Richland County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin Township, Richland County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 68.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richland County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Franklin 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.