McArthur Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McArthur Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McArthur Township 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Logan County: 13.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
McArthur Township had 12 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
Truck crashes peak in June (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (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 McArthur is SR-117, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-274 (2), SR-47 (2) and CR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for McArthur Township fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-117; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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-117 | 3 |
| SR-274 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| US-33 | 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 |
McArthur Township at a glance
| Population | 1,934 |
| Land area | 27.2 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43324) | $56,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43324) | $232,420 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McArthur Township
How many truck accidents are there in McArthur Township?
316 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 152 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in McArthur Township?
Since 2015, SR-117 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McArthur: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in McArthur Township?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McArthur Township?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in McArthur Township compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 57.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McArthur Township?
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.