Fostoria, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fostoria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fostoria and Seneca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seneca County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seneca County compares with Ohio
Seneca County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seneca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seneca County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Seneca County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Fostoria at a glance: SR-199 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fostoria since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seneca County. They injured 150 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 43 truck crashes were reported in Fostoria since 2015; patterns below come from Seneca County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fostoria is SR-199, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-591 (1), SR-12 (1) and SR-613 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Fostoria fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-199, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seneca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-199 | 2 |
| CR-591 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
| Stearns Rd | 1 |
| TR-59 Rainey Rd | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 33 |
| US-23 | 30 |
| SR-4 | 26 |
| SR-53 | 21 |
| SR-12 | 21 |
| Washington St | 18 |
| SR-18 | 17 |
| Cr 592 | 10 |
Fostoria at a glance
| Population | 13,063 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,725 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44830) | $62,990 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44830) | $126,225 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seneca 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 | 3 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +890% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -13% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fostoria
How common are truck crashes in Fostoria?
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seneca County (150 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fostoria?
Since 2015, SR-199 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fostoria: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fostoria?
August has the most truck crashes in Seneca County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fostoria?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Seneca County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fostoria compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Seneca County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fostoria?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.