Jackson Township, Allen County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Allen County and Allen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Allen County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 963 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Ohio
Allen County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Allen County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jackson Township, Allen County: I-75 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015.
Overview
Allen County has recorded 963 truck crashes since 2015, with 493 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Allen County since 2015, this page uses Allen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-30 (4), SR-117 (2) and SR-65 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Allen County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-117 | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-514 Flanders Ave | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 367 |
| US-30 | 158 |
| SR-117 | 40 |
| SR-65 | 37 |
| SR-81 | 31 |
| SR-309 | 28 |
| SR-696 | 21 |
| Bluelick Rd | 18 |
Jackson Township, Allen County at a glance
| Population | 3,071 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45854) | $53,125 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 35 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 57 | +64% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 87 | +52% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 70 | -20% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Allen County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Allen County?
Allen County has had 963 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 493 people and killing 37.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Allen County?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Allen County?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Allen County?
Since 2015, Allen County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Allen County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Allen County records 83.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Allen County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.