Allen Township, Union County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen Township, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allen Township, Union County and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Ohio
Union County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Union County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Union County: +51% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (29) to the 2010s (44).
Overview
Union County has recorded 552 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Allen Township, Union County since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Allen happened on SR-347 (2), US-36 (2), CR-133 Northwest Pk (1) and SR-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Allen Township, Union County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- 24.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-347 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-133 Northwest Pk | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 131 |
| US-42 | 89 |
| SR-31 | 73 |
| SR-4 | 51 |
| SR-161 | 23 |
| US-36 | 21 |
| SR-739 | 19 |
| Industrial Pk | 13 |
Allen Township, Union County at a glance
| Population | 2,791 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43060) | $62,014 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43060) | $175,302 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +1944% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +51% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 42 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allen Township, Union County
How common are truck crashes in Allen Township, Union County?
552 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 269 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen Township, Union County?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Allen Township, Union County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Allen Township, Union County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Union County records 64.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Allen Township, Union 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.