Hoaglin, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hoaglin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hoaglin and Van Wert County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Van Wert County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Wert County compares with Ohio
Van Wert County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Wert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Van Wert County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Van Wert County at a glance: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Van Wert County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 230 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hoaglin since 2015, this page uses Van Wert County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
8.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Hoaglin with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-224 (2), SR-114 (1) and SR-116 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Hoaglin fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Van Wert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Wert County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 181 |
| US-127 | 53 |
| US-224 | 26 |
| Washington St | 22 |
| SR-118 | 17 |
| SR-81 | 9 |
| Liberty Union Rd | 5 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
Hoaglin at a glance
| Population | 637 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45863) | $56,989 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45863) | $115,625 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Wert 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 | 4 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +412% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 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 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hoaglin
How many truck crashes happen in Hoaglin?
Van Wert County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 230 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hoaglin?
US-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hoaglin since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hoaglin?
May has the most truck crashes in Van Wert County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hoaglin?
Since 2015, Van Wert County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hoaglin compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 109.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Wert County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hoaglin?
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.