Riley Township, Sandusky County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riley Township, Sandusky County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riley Township, Sandusky County 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
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.
Riley Township, Sandusky County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sandusky County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Riley is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-20 (4), CR-560 Countryside Dr (1) and SR-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Riley Township, Sandusky County 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
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 Sandusky County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| CR-560 Countryside Dr | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Riley Township, Sandusky County at a glance
| Population | 1,115 |
| Land area | 38.5 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43464) | $41,471 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43464) | $163,285 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Riley Township, Sandusky County
How many truck accidents are there in Riley Township, Sandusky County?
Sandusky County has had 969 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 388 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Riley Township, Sandusky County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Riley: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Riley Township, Sandusky County?
The worst month is November: 10.3% of truck crashes in Sandusky County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Riley Township, Sandusky County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sandusky County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Riley Township, Sandusky County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Sandusky County records 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Riley Township, Sandusky 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.