Union Township, Champaign County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Champaign County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Champaign County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Champaign County since 2015; patterns below come from Champaign County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (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.
8.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (1), SR-29 (1), SR-4 (1) and SR-55 (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 Union Township, Champaign County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Champaign County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.6% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 |
Union Township, Champaign County at a glance
| Population | 2,114 |
| Land area | 37.7 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43044) | $76,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43044) | $236,867 |
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 Union Township, Champaign County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Champaign County?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 114 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union Township, Champaign County?
Truck crashes in Champaign County peak in January, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union 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 do truck crashes in Union Township, Champaign County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 43.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Champaign County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union Township, Champaign County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.