Jackson Township, Crawford County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Crawford County and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 279 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Ohio
Crawford County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Crawford County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Crawford County: 12.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 279 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Jackson Township, Crawford County since 2015; patterns below come from Crawford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-215 Bowman Street Rd (1), CR-49 Remlinger Rd (1), SR-288 (1), SR-309 (1) and SR-314 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Crawford County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.8% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-215 Bowman Street Rd | 1 |
| CR-49 Remlinger Rd | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 69 |
| Us 30 Hw | 27 |
| State Route 4 Hw | 13 |
| State Route 598 Hw | 11 |
| State Route 19 Hw | 8 |
| State Route 602 Hw | 7 |
| Sandusky Av | 6 |
| SR-598 | 6 |
Jackson Township, Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 346 |
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44827) | $56,757 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44827) | $125,900 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 24 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | +2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Crawford County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Crawford County?
279 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 138 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Crawford County?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Crawford County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Jackson Township, Crawford County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Crawford 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.