Jackson Township, Ashland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Ashland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Ashland County and Ashland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ashland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 704 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashland County compares with Ohio
Ashland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ashland County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ashland County: 1 in 94 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 704 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashland County since 2015: 339 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Jackson Township, Ashland County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ashland County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-250 (3), US-224 (2) and US-42 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Ashland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ashland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| US-250 | 3 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 253 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| US-250 | 72 |
| US-224 | 31 |
| US-42 | 30 |
| SR-60 | 25 |
| SR-89 | 23 |
| SR-302 | 14 |
Jackson Township, Ashland County at a glance
| Population | 3,979 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44866) | $70,208 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44866) | $202,087 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 38 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 49 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | +15% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | -1% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Ashland County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Ashland County?
704 truck crashes have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 339 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Ashland County?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Ashland County?
Truck crashes in Ashland County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Ashland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Ashland County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Ashland County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 114.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ashland County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Ashland 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.