Hamilton Township, Jackson County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton Township, Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamilton 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hamilton Township, Jackson County since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hamilton since 2015: SR-279 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Hamilton Township, Jackson County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-279 | 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 |
Hamilton Township, Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 546 |
| Land area | 25.5 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45682) | $56,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45682) | $193,462 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton Township, Jackson County
How many truck accidents are there in Hamilton Township, Jackson County?
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (168 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton Township, Jackson County?
July has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hamilton Township, Jackson County?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hamilton Township, Jackson County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 76.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hamilton 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.