Springfield Township, Williams County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield Township, Williams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springfield 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. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Williams County at a glance: 1 in 222 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Williams County has recorded 709 truck crashes since 2015, with 294 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Springfield Township, Williams County since 2015; patterns below come from Williams County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of Springfield with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-20A (2), SR-15 (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Springfield Township, Williams County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williams County.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, 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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 5 |
| US-20A | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-127 | 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 |
Springfield Township, Williams County at a glance
| Population | 2,995 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43557) | $84,950 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43557) | $157,823 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springfield Township, Williams County
How common are truck crashes in Springfield Township, Williams County?
Williams County has had 709 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 294 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Springfield Township, Williams County?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springfield: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Springfield Township, Williams County?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Williams County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Springfield Township, Williams County?
Since 2015, Williams County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Springfield Township, Williams County compare with Ohio?
Williams County records 166.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Springfield 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.