Falls Township, Hocking County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Falls Township, Hocking County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Falls Township, Hocking County and Hocking County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hocking County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hocking County compares with Ohio
Hocking County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hocking County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hocking County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Hocking County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hocking County at a glance: 1 in 10 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.8%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Hocking County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Falls Township, Hocking County since 2015; patterns below come from Hocking County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Falls is US-33, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 9.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Falls Township, Hocking County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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 Hocking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 4 |
| SR-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hocking County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 65 |
| SR-93 | 11 |
| SR-664 | 11 |
| SR-180 | 10 |
| Cr 33A | 3 |
| SR-328 | 3 |
| Cr 24 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
Falls Township, Hocking County at a glance
| Population | 11,566 |
| Land area | 49.4 sq mi |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43138) | $68,051 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43138) | $179,925 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hocking 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 | 27 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -72% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -17% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Falls Township, Hocking County
How many truck crashes happen in Falls Township, Hocking County?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Hocking County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 76 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Falls Township, Hocking County?
US-33 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Falls since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Falls Township, Hocking County?
Truck crashes in Hocking County peak in August, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Falls Township, Hocking County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hocking County since 2015, 9.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Falls Township, Hocking County compared with Ohio?
Hocking County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Falls Township, Hocking 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.