Harrison Township, Knox County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Knox County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Knox County and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Ohio
Knox County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Knox County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Knox County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 101 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Knox County since 2015, this page uses Knox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-80 Columbus Rd (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Knox County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- Morning starts matter: 22.9% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-80 Columbus Rd | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 22 |
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-229 | 16 |
| SR-661 | 11 |
| US-62 | 9 |
| SR-95 | 6 |
| SR-586 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
Harrison Township, Knox County at a glance
| Population | 889 |
| Land area | 24.0 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43022) | $94,712 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43022) | $319,274 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +41% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -24% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Knox County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Knox County?
Knox County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Knox County?
The worst month is July: 10.7% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison Township, Knox County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Harrison Township, Knox County compare with Ohio?
Knox County records 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Knox County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.