Stony Prairie, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stony Prairie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stony Prairie 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.
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Stony Prairie since 2015, this page uses Sandusky County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Stony Prairie is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-20 (5), SR-53 (2) and US-6 (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 Stony Prairie 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| US-20 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-560 Countryside Dr | 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 |
Stony Prairie at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43420) | $61,331 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43420) | $152,942 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stony Prairie
How common are truck crashes in Stony Prairie?
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 Stony Prairie?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stony Prairie since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stony Prairie?
Truck crashes in Sandusky County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stony Prairie?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sandusky County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stony Prairie compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Sandusky County has 139.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stony Prairie?
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.