Jefferson Township, Greene County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Greene County and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 721 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Ohio
Greene County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Greene County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Jefferson Township, Greene County: I-71 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jefferson.
Overview
Police reported 721 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 343 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Jefferson Township, Greene County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Greene County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-35 (2), US-68 (2) and CR-39 Jasper Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (20%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Greene County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 6 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-39 Jasper Rd | 1 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 218 |
| Ir 675 | 83 |
| SR-72 | 51 |
| Ir 71 | 46 |
| US-68 | 24 |
| US-42 | 22 |
| SR-235 | 17 |
| I 675 Hw | 17 |
Jefferson Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 1,155 |
| Land area | 28.8 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45307) | $72,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45307) | $158,470 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 29 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 40 | +37% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 59 | +49% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 57 | -4% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Greene County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Greene County?
Greene County has had 721 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 343 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson Township, Greene County?
I-71 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Greene County?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Greene County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Greene County compared with Ohio?
Greene County records 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson Township, Greene 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.