Lexington Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lexington Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lexington 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 |
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.
The headline for Lexington Village: I-71 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lexington since 2015.
Overview
Richland County has recorded 1,006 truck crashes since 2015, with 474 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Lexington Village since 2015, this page uses Richland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-30 (4), SR-13 (3) and SR-314 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lexington Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 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.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 8 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-314 | 2 |
| CR-133 Lexington Springmill Rd | 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 |
Lexington Village at a glance
| Population | 4,832 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,187 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44904) | $62,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44904) | $207,858 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Lexington Village
How common are truck crashes in Lexington Village?
1,006 truck crashes have been reported in Richland County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 474 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lexington Village?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lexington: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lexington Village?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lexington Village?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lexington Village compare 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 Lexington Village?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.