East Union, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Union: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Union 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Wayne County is lower 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.
What stands out in East Union: US-30 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of East Union since 2015.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 918 truck crashes since 2015, with 385 people injured and 32 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in East Union since 2015, this page uses Wayne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of East Union with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-3 (2), SR-585 (2) and CR-44 Apple Creek Rd (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 East Union fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| SR-585 | 2 |
| CR-44 Apple Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-54 Honeytown Rd | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 |
East Union at a glance
| Population | 6,961 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 196 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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Union
How many truck crashes happen in East Union?
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 East Union?
US-30 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Union since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Union?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Union?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does East Union compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 East Union?
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.