Ridge Township, Wyandot County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridge Township, Wyandot County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridge 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 |
Wyandot County sits below Ohio 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.5% in 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.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Ridge Township, Wyandot County since 2015; patterns below come from Wyandot County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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 (6). It is followed by SR-15 (2), US-224 (2) and CR-591 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Ridge Township, Wyandot County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wyandot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| CR-591 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
Ridge Township, Wyandot County at a glance
| Population | 496 |
| Land area | 14.8 sq mi |
| Density | 33 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 Ridge Township, Wyandot County
How many truck accidents are there in Ridge Township, Wyandot County?
Since 2015, 334 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wyandot County (155 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ridge Township, Wyandot County?
Since 2015, US-23 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ridge: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ridge Township, Wyandot County?
January has the most truck crashes in Wyandot County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ridge Township, Wyandot County?
Since 2015, Wyandot County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ridge Township, Wyandot County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Wyandot County has 132.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ridge Township, 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.