Troy Township, Richland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Township, Richland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Troy Township, Richland County at a glance: I-71 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,006 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland County since 2015: 474 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Troy 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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
I-71 leads within 10 miles of Troy with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-13 (3), US-30 (3) and SR-314 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is July, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Troy 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.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Richland County.
- 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 | 7 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-314 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-133 Lexington Springmill Rd | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-430 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 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 |
Troy Township, Richland County at a glance
| Population | 7,092 |
| Land area | 22.2 sq mi |
| Density | 320 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy Township, Richland County
How common are truck crashes in Troy 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 Troy Township, Richland County?
I-71 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Troy Township, Richland County?
January has the most truck crashes in Richland County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Troy 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 Troy Township, Richland County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland County has 68.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Troy 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.