Sharon Township, Richland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sharon Township, Richland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sharon 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 Sharon Township, Richland County: US-30 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Sharon.
Overview
Police reported 1,006 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland County since 2015: 474 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sharon 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%.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sharon is US-30, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-215 Bowman Street Rd (1), CR-49 Remlinger Rd (1) and SR-314 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
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 Sharon Township, Richland County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Richland County.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-215 Bowman Street Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Sharon Township, Richland County at a glance
| Population | 8,960 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 372 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. 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 Sharon Township, Richland County
How many truck crashes happen in Sharon Township, Richland County?
Richland County has had 1,006 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 474 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sharon Township, Richland County?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sharon: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sharon Township, Richland County?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sharon 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 Sharon Township, Richland County compare with Ohio?
Richland County records 68.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sharon 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.