Troy Township, Athens County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Township, Athens County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy Township, Athens County 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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
Athens County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Troy Township, Athens County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Athens County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Troy happened on SR-248 (1), SR-68 (1), SR-7 (1) and US-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Troy Township, Athens County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Athens County.
- 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 Athens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 |
Troy Township, Athens County at a glance
| Population | 2,470 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45723) | $57,222 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45723) | $166,883 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy Township, Athens County
How common are truck crashes in Troy Township, Athens County?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Athens County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 74 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy Township, Athens County?
The worst month is July: 11.3% of truck crashes in Athens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Troy Township, Athens County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Athens County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Troy Township, Athens County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Troy Township, Athens County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.