Jefferson County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson 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
8 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Ohio
Jefferson County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jefferson County: 1.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 177 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd (1), CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd (1), CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd (1), SR-152 (1) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd | 1 |
| CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 94 |
| US-22 | 64 |
| SR-43 | 44 |
| SR-151 | 14 |
| SR-152 | 11 |
| Canton Rd | 8 |
| SR-150 | 7 |
| SR-646 | 7 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 63,900 |
| Land area | 408.1 sq mi |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,631 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 17 | +43% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +74% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson County?
354 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 177 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.