Jackson Township, Darke County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Darke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Darke County and Darke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Darke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darke County compares with Ohio
Darke County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darke County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Darke County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Darke County at a glance: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Darke County since 2015: 159 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Darke County since 2015, this page uses Darke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 3.5% 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: SR-49 (2), SR-47 (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Darke County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Darke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darke County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 68 |
| SR-49 | 44 |
| US-36 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 15 |
| SR-705 | 15 |
| SR-571 | 10 |
| Main St | 7 |
| SR-121 | 6 |
Jackson Township, Darke County at a glance
| Population | 2,657 |
| Land area | 31.0 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45390) | $52,150 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45390) | $119,811 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darke 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +200% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Darke County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Darke County?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Darke County (159 injured, 20 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Darke County?
August has the most truck crashes in Darke County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Darke County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Darke County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Darke County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Darke County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Darke 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.