Harrison Township, Henry County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Henry County and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Ohio
Henry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Henry County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Henry County: 7.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Henry County has recorded 411 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Henry County since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of Harrison with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-6 (3), SR-108 (2) and SR-65 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Henry County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Look at alternatives to US-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 4 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 145 |
| US-6 | 73 |
| SR-108 | 24 |
| SR-65 | 18 |
| SR-109 | 15 |
| SR-281 | 14 |
| SR-110 | 10 |
| US-00024 | 8 |
Harrison Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 1,256 |
| Land area | 27.0 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43545) | $78,548 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43545) | $171,772 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 24 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | +30% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Henry County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (284 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison Township, Henry County?
US-24 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison Township, Henry County?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison Township, Henry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Harrison Township, Henry County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison Township, Henry 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.