Wyandot County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wyandot County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 334 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wyandot County compares with Ohio
Wyandot County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyandot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wyandot County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 132.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 37.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Wyandot County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Wyandot County at a glance: 1 in 104 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 334 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wyandot County. They injured 155 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-53 (2) and CR-35 Perry St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Wyandot County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyandot County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wyandot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wyandot County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 7 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-35 Perry St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyandot County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 155 |
| US-30 | 46 |
| SR-53 | 13 |
| SR-15 | 11 |
| US-00023 | 9 |
| SR-199 | 9 |
| Warpole St | 7 |
| Wyandot Av | 5 |
Wyandot County at a glance
| Population | 21,394 |
| Land area | 406.9 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,168 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyandot 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 | 1 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 23 | +1517% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +7% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 28 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wyandot County
ZIP codes in Wyandot County
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Questions fleets ask about Wyandot County
How many truck crashes happen in Wyandot County?
Wyandot County has had 334 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 155 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wyandot County?
US-23 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Wyandot County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wyandot County?
January has the most truck crashes in Wyandot County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wyandot County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Wyandot County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wyandot County compare with Ohio?
Wyandot County records 132.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wyandot 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.