West Mansfield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Mansfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Mansfield 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Union County is lower on 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).
Union County at a glance: +51% yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 in the 2000s to 44 in the 2010s.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in West Mansfield 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of West Mansfield happened on SR-31 (2), SR-347 (2), CR-10 (1) and CR-113 Main St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for West Mansfield fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-31 | 2 |
| SR-347 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-113 Main St | 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 |
West Mansfield at a glance
| Population | 758 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 911 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43358) | $89,121 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43358) | $215,531 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Mansfield
How many truck accidents are there in West Mansfield?
Union County has had 552 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Mansfield?
The worst month is February: 10.9% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Mansfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in West Mansfield compare 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 West Mansfield?
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.