Ross Township, Greene County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ross Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ross 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. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Ross Township, Greene County: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ross: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 721 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 343 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ross Township, Greene County since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ross is I-71, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-72 (2), US-35 (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 Ross Township, Greene County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-39 Jasper Rd | 1 |
| CR-94 Wilberforce Clifton Rd | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
| SR-41 | 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 |
Ross Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 841 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45314) | $84,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45314) | $302,746 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ross Township, Greene County
How many truck accidents are there in Ross Township, Greene County?
721 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 343 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ross Township, Greene County?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ross since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ross Township, Greene County?
October has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ross Township, Greene County?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ross Township, Greene County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 35.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ross 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.