Jackson Township, Auglaize County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Auglaize County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Auglaize County and Auglaize County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Auglaize County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 505 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Auglaize County compares with Ohio
Auglaize County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Auglaize County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Auglaize County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Auglaize County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Auglaize County at a glance: 1 in 238 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 505 crashes involving commercial trucks in Auglaize County since 2015: 227 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Auglaize County since 2015, this page uses Auglaize County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-127 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie (1), SR-29 (1) and SR-705 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Auglaize County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Auglaize County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 3 |
| CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-705 | 1 |
| TR-46 Ciscco Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Auglaize County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 199 |
| US-33 | 137 |
| SR-65 | 21 |
| SR-66 | 18 |
| SR-117 | 7 |
| SR-219 | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
| SR-274 | 6 |
Jackson Township, Auglaize County at a glance
| Population | 3,989 |
| Land area | 20.3 sq mi |
| Density | 196 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45865) | $89,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45865) | $279,664 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Auglaize 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 | 79 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 37 | -54% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +18% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | +1% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Auglaize County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Auglaize County?
Auglaize County has had 505 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 227 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Auglaize County?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Auglaize County?
Truck crashes in Auglaize County peak in February, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Auglaize County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Auglaize County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Auglaize County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Auglaize County has 94.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Auglaize 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.