Jacksonville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jacksonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jacksonville and Athens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Athens County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Athens County compares with Ohio
Athens County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Athens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Athens County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Athens County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Athens County at a glance: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Athens County. They injured 74 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jacksonville since 2015; patterns below come from Athens County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jacksonville since 2015 were spread across roads: US-33 (2) and CR-33 Canal St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jacksonville fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Athens County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Athens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 2 |
| CR-33 Canal St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Athens County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 65 |
| US-50 | 44 |
| SR-13 | 10 |
| SR-550 | 5 |
| SR-144 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| Court St | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
Jacksonville at a glance
| Population | 397 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,654 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45740) | $65,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45740) | $81,789 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Athens 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | -5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -17% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jacksonville
How many truck crashes happen in Jacksonville?
Athens County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jacksonville?
July has the most truck crashes in Athens County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jacksonville?
Since 2015, Athens County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jacksonville compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 25.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Athens County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jacksonville?
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.