Perry Township, Richland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Richland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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 sits below Ohio on 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 Perry Township, Richland County: I-71 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry 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 0 truck crashes reported in Perry Township, Richland County 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-314 (3), CR-133 Lexington Springmill Rd (1) and SR-13 (1).
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%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Perry Township, Richland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 9 |
| SR-314 | 3 |
| CR-133 Lexington Springmill Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 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 |
Perry Township, Richland County at a glance
| Population | 1,453 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44813) | $77,846 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44813) | $224,861 |
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 Perry Township, Richland County
How many truck accidents are there in Perry Township, Richland County?
Since 2015, 1,006 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richland County (474 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Perry Township, Richland County?
I-71 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Perry since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perry 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 Perry Township, Richland County?
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 Perry Township, Richland County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 68.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richland County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Perry Township, Richland County?
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.