Harrison Township, Champaign County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Champaign County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Champaign County and Champaign County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Champaign County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign County compares with Ohio
Champaign County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Champaign County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Champaign County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Champaign County. They injured 114 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Harrison Township, Champaign County since 2015; patterns below come from Champaign County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
8.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Harrison with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-29 (2), CR-10 (1) and SR-245 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Champaign County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Champaign County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- With 8.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 22 |
| SR-4 | 18 |
| US-36 | 16 |
| US-00036 | 14 |
| US-00068 | 12 |
| SR-29 | 11 |
| SR-235 | 10 |
| SR-00029 | 10 |
Harrison Township, Champaign County at a glance
| Population | 874 |
| Land area | 24.4 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43357) | $92,448 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43357) | $243,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +35% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -17% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Champaign County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Champaign County?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 114 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison Township, Champaign County?
SR-47 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Champaign County?
January has the most truck crashes in Champaign County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Champaign County?
Since 2015, Champaign County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison Township, Champaign County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Champaign County has 43.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Champaign 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.