Richmond Dale, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond Dale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richmond Dale and Ross County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ross County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 567 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ross County compares with Ohio
Ross County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ross County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ross County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ross County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Richmond Dale: US-35 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Richmond Dale.
Overview
Ross County has recorded 567 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Richmond Dale since 2015, this page uses Ross County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-23 (4), CR-205 Higby Rd (1) and CR-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Richmond Dale fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 6 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| CR-205 Higby Rd | 1 |
| CR-231 | 1 |
| TR-245 Miller Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ross County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 207 |
| US-23 | 134 |
| US-50 | 39 |
| SR-159 | 30 |
| SR-104 | 15 |
| Bridge St | 10 |
| Cr 205 | 7 |
| Cr 550 | 6 |
Richmond Dale at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45673) | $64,438 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ross 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 | 3 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +1062% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +14% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +25% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 47 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richmond Dale
How common are truck crashes in Richmond Dale?
Ross County has had 567 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 223 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Richmond Dale?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richmond Dale: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richmond Dale?
The worst month is February: 12.9% of truck crashes in Ross County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Richmond Dale?
Since 2015, Ross County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richmond Dale compare with Ohio?
Ross County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richmond Dale?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.