German Township, Harrison County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in German Township, Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in German Township, Harrison County and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Ohio
Harrison County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 183.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Harrison County sits below Ohio on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 139 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
German Township, Harrison County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harrison County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd (1), CR-4 Miller Station Rd (1) and CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for German Township, Harrison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2021 and 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 3 |
| CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Miller Station Rd | 1 |
| CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 67 |
| US-22 | 54 |
| SR-151 | 31 |
| SR-9 | 24 |
| SR-646 | 20 |
| SR-800 | 12 |
| SR-149 | 6 |
| Cr 13 | 4 |
German Township, Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 707 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43976) | $41,651 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43976) | $102,799 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -6% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +99% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | -19% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about German Township, Harrison County
How common are truck crashes in German Township, Harrison County?
Harrison County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in German Township, Harrison County?
US-22 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of German since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in German Township, Harrison County?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in May, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in German Township, Harrison County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in German Township, Harrison County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 183.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in German Township, Harrison County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.