Jackson County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Ohio
Jackson County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Jackson County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jackson County: 5.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 306 truck crashes since 2015, with 168 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
4.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jackson County is US-35, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-124 (1), SR-279 (1) and SR-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 6 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 183 |
| SR-32 | 37 |
| SR-93 | 25 |
| SR-279 | 5 |
| Broadway St | 4 |
| Cr 2 | 4 |
| Cr 41 | 3 |
| SR-139 | 3 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 32,723 |
| Land area | 420.3 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,349 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +85% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | +9% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
ZIP codes in Jackson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson County?
Jackson County has had 306 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 168 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson County?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Jackson County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson County?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in July, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 76.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson 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.