Union Township, Brown County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Brown County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
What stands out in Brown County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brown County. They injured 111 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Brown County since 2015, this page uses Brown County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (13.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015: US-62 (1) and US-68 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Union Township, Brown County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown County.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Union Township, Brown County at a glance
| Population | 2,769 |
| Land area | 38.0 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45167) | $68,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45167) | $171,157 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 99 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Union Township, Brown County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Brown County?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brown County (111 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Union Township, Brown County?
Truck crashes in Brown County peak in September, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Brown County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Brown County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Union Township, Brown County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 34.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union 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.