Waynesville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waynesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waynesville 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.
The headline for Warren County: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 19% of them.
Overview
Police reported 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 644 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Waynesville 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Waynesville happened on I-71 (5), I-75 (5), I-675 (2), SR-725 (2) and US-42 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (19% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Waynesville fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| SR-741 | 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 |
Waynesville at a glance
| Population | 2,862 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,211 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 108 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waynesville
How common are truck crashes in Waynesville?
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (644 injured, 31 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waynesville?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waynesville?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Waynesville 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 Waynesville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.