Plymouth Township, Richland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plymouth Township, Richland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plymouth 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.
The headline for Richland County: 10.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,006 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland County since 2015: 474 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Plymouth Township, Richland County since 2015, this page uses Richland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Plymouth happened on CR-49 Remlinger Rd (1), SR-314 (1), SR-61 (1) and SR-96 (1); no road leads clearly.
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Plymouth Township, Richland County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-49 Remlinger Rd | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Plymouth Township, Richland County at a glance
| Population | 1,960 |
| Land area | 25.7 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44865) | $76,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44865) | $147,442 |
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. 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 Plymouth Township, Richland County
How common are truck crashes in Plymouth Township, Richland County?
1,006 truck crashes have been reported in Richland County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 474 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 does Plymouth Township, Richland County 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 Plymouth 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.