Jackson Township, Champaign County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Champaign County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Champaign County: January worst month: 14.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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 3 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Champaign County since 2015; patterns below come from Champaign County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-235 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-29 (2), US-36 (2) and SR-41 (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 Jackson Township, Champaign County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Champaign County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-235 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-235 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-589 | 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 |
Jackson Township, Champaign County at a glance
| Population | 2,549 |
| Land area | 37.3 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43072) | $76,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43072) | $185,201 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Champaign County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Champaign County?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 114 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, Champaign County?
Since 2015, SR-235 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Champaign County?
Truck crashes in Champaign County peak in January, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Champaign County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Champaign County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Champaign County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Champaign 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.