Perry Township, Logan County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Logan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Logan County is lower on 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.
The headline for Logan County: 13.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Perry Township, Logan County since 2015; patterns below come from Logan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Perry since 2015: SR-31 (2), SR-347 (2), CR-10 (1) and CR-133 Northwest Pk (1). No single road stands out.
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 Perry Township, Logan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 13.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-31 | 2 |
| SR-347 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-133 Northwest Pk | 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 |
Perry Township, Logan County at a glance
| Population | 962 |
| Land area | 26.8 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43319) | $136,141 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43319) | $300,853 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Perry Township, Logan County
How common are truck crashes in Perry Township, Logan County?
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (152 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry Township, Logan County?
The worst month is June: 11.4% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Perry Township, Logan County?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Perry Township, Logan County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Perry 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.