Paris Township, Union County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paris Township, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paris 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).
Paris Township, Union County at a glance: US-36 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Paris: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 552 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 269 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Paris Township, Union County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Union County numbers.
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%).
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-33 (2), CR-133 Northwest Pk (1) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Paris Township, Union County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| US-33 | 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 |
Paris Township, Union County at a glance
| Population | 31,090 |
| Land area | 37.2 sq mi |
| Density | 836 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Paris Township, Union County
How many truck crashes happen in Paris Township, Union County?
552 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 269 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Paris Township, Union County?
US-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Paris since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Paris Township, Union County?
February has the most truck crashes in Union County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Paris Township, Union County?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Paris Township, Union County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 64.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Paris Township, Union 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.