Raccoon, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raccoon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raccoon and Gallia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gallia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallia County compares with Ohio
Gallia County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallia County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Gallia County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gallia County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Gallia County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Raccoon since 2015; patterns below come from Gallia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-160 (1), SR-279 (1) and SR-588 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Raccoon fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Gallia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallia County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 98 |
| SR-7 | 33 |
| SR-160 | 8 |
| SR-850 | 7 |
| SR-588 | 6 |
| Cr 50 | 5 |
| Cr 10 | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
Raccoon at a glance
| Population | 2,034 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45674) | $20,865 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45674) | $218,966 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallia 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +44% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +20% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raccoon
How common are truck crashes in Raccoon?
Gallia County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Raccoon?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Raccoon since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Raccoon?
The worst month is July: 14.0% of truck crashes in Gallia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Raccoon?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gallia County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Raccoon compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gallia County has 62.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Raccoon?
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.