Russells Point, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russells Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Russells Point 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 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Russells Point 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
Truck crashes peak in June (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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
SR-117 leads within 10 miles of Russells Point with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-47 (3), SR-274 (2) 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 Russells Point 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.
- 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
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-117 | 4 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-274 | 2 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| US-33 | 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 |
Russells Point at a glance
| Population | 1,320 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,419 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43348) | $51,426 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43348) | $176,355 |
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 Russells Point
How many truck accidents are there in Russells Point?
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (152 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Russells Point?
SR-117 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Russells Point since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Russells Point?
June has the most truck crashes in Logan County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Russells Point?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Logan County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Russells Point 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Russells Point?
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.