Thompson Township, Seneca County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thompson Township, Seneca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thompson Township, Seneca County 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.
The headline for Thompson Township, Seneca County: US-20 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Thompson since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 327 crashes involving commercial trucks in Seneca County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Thompson Township, Seneca County 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Thompson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-18 (2), SR-547 (2) and US-224 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Thompson Township, Seneca County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seneca County.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-547 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-269 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Thompson Township, Seneca County at a glance
| Population | 1,382 |
| Land area | 37.3 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thompson Township, Seneca County
How common are truck crashes in Thompson Township, Seneca County?
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seneca County (150 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Thompson Township, Seneca County?
US-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Thompson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thompson Township, Seneca County?
Truck crashes in Seneca County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Thompson Township, Seneca County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Seneca County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Thompson Township, Seneca County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Thompson Township, Seneca 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.
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.