Darby Township, Union County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darby Township, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Darby 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Darby Township, Union County at a glance: US-42 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Darby since 2015.
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 Darby Township, Union County since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-33 (4), US-36 (2) and CR-129 Concord Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Darby Township, Union County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-42, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-42 | 6 |
| US-33 | 4 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-129 Concord Rd | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 |
Darby Township, Union County at a glance
| Population | 2,756 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43077) | $104,545 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43077) | $191,905 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Darby Township, Union County
How many truck crashes happen in Darby Township, Union County?
Since 2015, 552 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (269 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Darby Township, Union County?
Since 2015, US-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Darby: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Darby Township, Union County?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Darby Township, Union County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Darby Township, Union County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 64.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Darby 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.