Wayne County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 918 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Ohio
Wayne County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Wayne County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Wayne County at a glance: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year in Wayne County (1.8 → 3.6).
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 918 truck crashes since 2015, with 385 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-250 leads in Wayne County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-83 (4), I-71 (3) and SR-21 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Wayne County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Check whether your routes use US-250, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 5 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| SR-585 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-44 Apple Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-54 Honeytown Rd | 1 |
| SR-226 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 121 |
| Ir 71 | 117 |
| US-0250 | 80 |
| SR-0585 | 57 |
| SR-0083 | 33 |
| SR-0057 | 33 |
| SR-0003 | 24 |
| SR-0021 | 24 |
Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 116,632 |
| Land area | 554.8 sq mi |
| Density | 210 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 10 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +643% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 70 | -15% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wayne County
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Questions fleets ask about Wayne County
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne County?
Wayne County has had 918 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wayne County?
Since 2015, US-250 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Wayne County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne County?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne County?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 67.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne 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.