Green Creek, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Green Creek and Sandusky County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sandusky County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 969 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sandusky County compares with Ohio
Sandusky County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sandusky County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sandusky County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Sandusky County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share 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.
Sandusky County at a glance: 1 in 149 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 969 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sandusky County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Green Creek since 2015, this page uses Sandusky County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-20 (4), US-6 (3) and SR-18 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Green Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sandusky County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-560 Countryside Dr | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-269 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sandusky County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 552 |
| US-20 | 120 |
| US-6 | 84 |
| SR-53 | 37 |
| US-23 | 16 |
| Mcpherson Hw | 12 |
| Main St | 11 |
| SR-590 | 9 |
Green Creek at a glance
| Population | 3,463 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43410) | $52,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43410) | $162,307 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sandusky 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 | 9 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 70 | +668% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 94 | +34% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 74 | -22% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 74 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Green Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Green Creek?
969 truck crashes have been reported in Sandusky County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 388 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Green Creek?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Green Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Green Creek?
The worst month is November: 10.3% of truck crashes in Sandusky County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Green Creek?
Since 2015, Sandusky County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Green Creek compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sandusky County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Green Creek?
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.