Rice, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rice: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rice 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Sandusky County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sandusky County: 1 in 149 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Sandusky County has recorded 969 truck crashes since 2015, with 388 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Rice since 2015; patterns below come from Sandusky County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rice is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-20 (5), US-6 (3) and SR-53 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Rice fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 7 |
| US-20 | 5 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-560 Countryside Dr | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| TR-92 Toussaint Portage Rd | 1 |
| TR-98 W Schiller Rd | 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 |
Rice at a glance
| Population | 1,242 |
| Land area | 21.4 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43442) | $61,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43442) | $174,919 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rice
How many truck accidents are there in Rice?
969 truck crashes have been reported in Sandusky County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 388 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rice?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rice: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rice?
Truck crashes in Sandusky County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rice?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Sandusky County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Rice compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sandusky County has 139.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rice?
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.