Jefferson Township, Guernsey County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County and Guernsey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Guernsey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guernsey County compares with Ohio
Guernsey County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guernsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guernsey County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Guernsey County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Guernsey County: 1 in 103 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guernsey County. They injured 334 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County since 2015, this page uses Guernsey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd (1) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Guernsey County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guernsey County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Guernsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guernsey County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 408 |
| Ir 77 | 123 |
| US-22 | 53 |
| SR-513 | 24 |
| Cr 35 | 18 |
| SR-209 | 12 |
| SR-285 | 11 |
| US-40 | 8 |
Jefferson Township, Guernsey County at a glance
| Population | 73 |
| Land area | 22.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43755) | $68,581 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43755) | $147,742 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guernsey 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 | 32 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 60 | -11% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 60 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Guernsey County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County?
Guernsey County has had 767 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 334 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County?
October has the most truck crashes in Guernsey County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guernsey County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 171.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guernsey County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.