Crawford Township, Wyandot County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crawford Township, Wyandot County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crawford Township, Wyandot County and Wyandot County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wyandot County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Ohio, Wyandot County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Wyandot County: 1 in 104 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 334 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wyandot County since 2015: 155 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Crawford Township, Wyandot County had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wyandot County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Crawford is US-23, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-53 (2), CR-35 Perry St (1) and CR-591 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Crawford Township, Wyandot County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 7 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-35 Perry St | 1 |
| CR-591 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-568 | 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 |
Crawford Township, Wyandot County at a glance
| Population | 4,522 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 125 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43316) | $78,828 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43316) | $167,317 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crawford Township, Wyandot County
How many truck crashes happen in Crawford Township, Wyandot County?
334 truck crashes have been reported in Wyandot County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 155 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Crawford Township, Wyandot County?
US-23 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Crawford since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford Township, Wyandot County?
January has the most truck crashes in Wyandot County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crawford Township, Wyandot County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wyandot County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Crawford Township, Wyandot County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 132.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyandot County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crawford Township, Wyandot 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.