Apple Creek, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Apple Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Apple Creek and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Apple Creek at a glance: US-30 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Apple Creek.
Overview
Police reported 918 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Apple Creek since 2015, this page uses Wayne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-3 (2), US-250 (2) and CR-189 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Apple Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| CR-189 | 1 |
| CR-44 Apple Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-54 Honeytown Rd | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
| SR-585 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 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 |
Apple Creek at a glance
| Population | 1,186 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,020 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44606) | $76,350 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44606) | $282,988 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Apple Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Apple Creek?
918 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 385 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Apple Creek?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Apple Creek: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Apple Creek?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Apple Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Apple Creek compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 67.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Apple Creek?
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.