Wayne Township, Warren County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Warren County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne Township, Warren County and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Ohio
Warren County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Warren County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: after dark.
Wayne Township, Warren County at a glance: I-71 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wayne.
Overview
Police reported 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 644 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Township, Warren County since 2015; patterns below come from Warren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of Wayne with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-42 (2), CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk (1) and I-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Warren County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 4 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-725 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| SR-741 | 1 |
| TR-128 Bunnell Hill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 405 |
| Ir 75 | 382 |
| SR-48 | 46 |
| SR-123 | 46 |
| SR-63 | 39 |
| SR-73 | 32 |
| Main St | 29 |
| US-42 | 27 |
Wayne Township, Warren County at a glance
| Population | 9,296 |
| Land area | 45.0 sq mi |
| Density | 207 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45068) | $96,147 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45068) | $338,689 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 8 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 83 | +991% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 114 | +38% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 108 | -5% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 108. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Warren County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Township, Warren County?
1,398 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 644 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne Township, Warren County?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne Township, Warren County?
The worst month is June: 9.3% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayne Township, Warren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Wayne Township, Warren County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Warren County records 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne Township, Warren 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.