Coal Township, Jackson County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coal Township, Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coal Township, Jackson County and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 168 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Coal Township, Jackson County since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-124 (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 Coal Township, Jackson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 5 |
| SR-124 | 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 |
Coal Township, Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 1,973 |
| Land area | 19.4 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45621) | $46,932 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45621) | $60,843 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coal Township, Jackson County
How common are truck crashes in Coal Township, 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 Coal Township, Jackson County?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coal since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coal Township, Jackson County?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coal Township, Jackson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does Coal Township, Jackson County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Coal Township, Jackson 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.