Eagle Township, Brown County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eagle Township, Brown County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eagle Township, Brown County and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Ohio
Brown County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Brown County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Brown County: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Brown County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Eagle Township, Brown County since 2015, this page uses Brown County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-32 leads within 10 miles of Eagle with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-136 (2), CR-53 John Woods Rd (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Eagle Township, Brown County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-136 | 2 |
| CR-53 John Woods Rd | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 45 |
| US-68 | 30 |
| US-62 | 28 |
| US-52 | 8 |
| US-50 | 6 |
| SR-125 | 5 |
| High St | 5 |
| SR-251 | 4 |
Eagle Township, Brown County at a glance
| Population | 1,333 |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45155) | $72,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45155) | $99,906 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 99 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | -79% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | -17% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 99 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eagle Township, Brown County
How many truck accidents are there in Eagle Township, Brown County?
Brown County has had 185 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eagle Township, Brown County?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eagle: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eagle Township, Brown County?
Truck crashes in Brown County peak in September, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eagle Township, Brown County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Brown County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does Eagle Township, Brown County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Brown County records 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eagle Township, Brown 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.