Franklin Township, Wayne County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Wayne County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin Township, Wayne County 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 has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Franklin Township, Wayne County at a glance: US-250 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Franklin Township, Wayne County since 2015; patterns below come from Wayne County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Franklin is US-250, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (2), CR-189 (1) and SR-226 (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 Franklin Township, 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-189 | 1 |
| SR-226 | 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 |
Franklin Township, Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 4,237 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44633) | $64,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44633) | $192,361 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Wayne County
How many truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Wayne County?
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 Franklin Township, Wayne County?
NHTSA data shows US-250 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin Township, Wayne County?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in March, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin Township, Wayne County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Franklin Township, Wayne County 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 Franklin Township, 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.