Scott Township, Sandusky County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott Township, Sandusky County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott 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 sits below Ohio 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.
The headline for Sandusky County: 1 in 149 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 969 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sandusky County. They injured 388 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Scott Township, Sandusky County 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 Scott is US-6, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-199 (3), US-20 (2) and US-23 (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 Scott Township, Sandusky County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 7 |
| SR-199 | 3 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Stearns 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 |
Scott Township, Sandusky County at a glance
| Population | 1,335 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43435) | $89,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43435) | $174,459 |
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 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 Scott Township, Sandusky County
How many truck accidents are there in Scott Township, Sandusky County?
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 Scott Township, Sandusky County?
US-6 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scott since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scott Township, Sandusky County?
November has the most truck crashes in Sandusky County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scott Township, Sandusky County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Sandusky County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Scott Township, Sandusky County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sandusky County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Scott Township, Sandusky County?
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.