Scott Township, Brown County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott Township, Brown County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Scott Township, Brown County since 2015; patterns below come from Brown County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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 Scott with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-62 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Scott Township, Brown County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-32; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| US-68 | 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 |
Scott Township, Brown County at a glance
| Population | 1,333 |
| Land area | 21.1 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45130) | $83,382 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45130) | $209,805 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 99 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scott Township, Brown County
How many truck accidents are there in Scott Township, Brown County?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brown County (111 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scott Township, Brown County?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott Township, Brown County?
The worst month is September: 11.4% of truck crashes in Brown County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scott Township, Brown County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Brown County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does Scott Township, Brown County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brown County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Scott Township, Brown 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.