Harrison Township, Logan County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Logan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Logan County and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Ohio
Logan County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Logan County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Logan County: 13.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Harrison Township, Logan County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-47 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-274 (2), CR-10 (1) and CR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Logan County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-47; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-274 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 117 |
| US-68 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 20 |
| SR-347 | 14 |
| SR-274 | 12 |
| Sandusky Av | 10 |
| SR-292 | 9 |
| SR-117 | 8 |
Harrison Township, Logan County at a glance
| Population | 2,038 |
| Land area | 25.7 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43311) | $67,914 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43311) | $207,810 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 3 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +399% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +81% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 25 | -17% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Logan County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison Township, Logan County?
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (152 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison Township, Logan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Logan County?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison Township, Logan County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Harrison Township, Logan County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison Township, Logan 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.