York Township, Sandusky County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York Township, Sandusky County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in York 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sandusky County at a glance: 1 in 149 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 969 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sandusky County. They injured 388 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in York 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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of York since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (4), US-20 (4), SR-4 (2), SR-547 (2) 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 York Township, Sandusky County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sandusky County.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-547 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-269 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 |
York Township, Sandusky County at a glance
| Population | 2,418 |
| Land area | 32.6 sq mi |
| Density | 74 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 |
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 York Township, Sandusky County
How common are truck crashes in York Township, Sandusky County?
969 truck crashes have been reported in Sandusky County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 388 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in York 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 York 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 do truck crashes in York Township, Sandusky County compare with Ohio?
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 York 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.