Jackson Township, Knox County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Knox County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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 |
Knox County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Knox County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.5%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Knox County since 2015, this page uses Knox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Knox County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- 22.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 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 |
Jackson Township, Knox County at a glance
| Population | 1,055 |
| Land area | 23.6 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43005) | $72,910 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Knox County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Knox County?
Knox County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Knox County?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in July, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Knox County?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Knox County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Knox County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.