Jackson Township, Hancock County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Hancock County and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 933 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Ohio
Hancock County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hancock County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Jackson Township, Hancock County at a glance: I-75 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jackson.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 933 truck crashes since 2015, with 398 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Hancock County since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-15 (2), US-224 (2) and CR-212 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Hancock County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| CR-212 | 1 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-568 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 465 |
| US-68 | 58 |
| US-30 | 43 |
| SR-15 | 40 |
| Cr 99 | 32 |
| SR-613 | 28 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 16 |
Jackson Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 1,032 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45814) | $91,115 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45814) | $207,065 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 38 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 67 | +78% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 85 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 64 | -24% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Hancock County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Hancock County?
Hancock County has had 933 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 398 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Hancock County?
I-75 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Hancock County?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Hancock County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Hancock County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Hancock County records 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Hancock 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.