Florence Township, Williams County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence Township, Williams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florence Township, Williams County and Williams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Williams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 709 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williams County compares with Ohio
Williams County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williams County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 166.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Williams County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Williams County at a glance: 1 in 222 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 709 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Williams County. They injured 294 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Florence Township, Williams County since 2015; patterns below come from Williams County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-6 (2), CR-12 (1) and East Belle Fountaine (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Florence Township, Williams County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, 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 Williams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williams County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 384 |
| US-20 | 71 |
| US-6 | 47 |
| SR-49 | 30 |
| US-20A | 28 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| US-127 | 18 |
| SR-107 | 12 |
Florence Township, Williams County at a glance
| Population | 1,923 |
| Land area | 42.9 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43518) | $86,200 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43518) | $146,730 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williams 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 | 9 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | +391% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 54 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 63 | +17% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence Township, Williams County
How many truck accidents are there in Florence Township, Williams County?
709 truck crashes have been reported in Williams County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 294 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Florence Township, Williams County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Florence: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence Township, Williams County?
Truck crashes in Williams County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Florence Township, Williams County?
Since 2015, Williams County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Florence Township, Williams County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Williams County records 166.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Florence Township, Williams County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.