Jefferson Township, Logan County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Logan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Logan County at a glance: 13.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 152 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Jefferson Township, Logan County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jefferson is SR-347, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-10 (1), SR-245 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Logan County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-347, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-347 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| US-68 | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Logan County at a glance
| Population | 3,052 |
| Land area | 37.6 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43360) | $105,795 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43360) | $236,240 |
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 Jefferson Township, Logan County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Logan County?
316 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 152 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jefferson Township, Logan County?
SR-347 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Logan County?
The worst month is June: 11.4% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jefferson Township, Logan County?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Jefferson Township, Logan County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Logan County records 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson Township, Logan County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.