Jefferson Township, Crawford County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Crawford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on 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
Since 2015, 279 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 138 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Jefferson Township, Crawford County since 2015, this page uses Crawford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
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 Jefferson since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-49 Remlinger Rd (1), SR-100 (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 Jefferson Township, Crawford County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-49 Remlinger Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 1,549 |
| Land area | 18.8 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44856) | $38,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44856) | $96,924 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Crawford County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Crawford County?
Since 2015, 279 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (138 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Crawford County?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Township, Crawford County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson Township, Crawford County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Crawford County records 54.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson 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.