Springfield Township, Gallia County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield Township, Gallia County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springfield Township, Gallia County 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Gallia County at a glance: July 14.0% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gallia County. They injured 89 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Springfield Township, Gallia County since 2015; patterns below come from Gallia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-35 leads within 10 miles of Springfield with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-7 (2), SR-160 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Springfield Township, Gallia County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Gallia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 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 |
Springfield Township, Gallia County at a glance
| Population | 3,416 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springfield Township, Gallia County
How many truck accidents are there in Springfield Township, Gallia County?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Gallia County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 89 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Springfield Township, Gallia County?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springfield: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Springfield Township, Gallia County?
The worst month is July: 14.0% of truck crashes in Gallia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Springfield Township, Gallia County?
Since 2015, Gallia County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Springfield Township, Gallia County compare with Ohio?
Gallia County records 62.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Springfield Township, Gallia County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.