Scott Township, Marion County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott Township, Marion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott Township, Marion County and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 391 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Ohio
Marion County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Marion County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Scott Township, Marion County at a glance: SR-309 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 391 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Scott Township, Marion County since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
7.0% 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 Scott is SR-309, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-176 Patton Pike (1), SR-100 (1) and SR-423 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Scott Township, Marion County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-309, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 5 |
| CR-176 Patton Pike | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-423 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 107 |
| SR-4 | 43 |
| SR-309 | 43 |
| SR-95 | 26 |
| SR-98 | 17 |
| Center St | 17 |
| SR-203 | 15 |
| SR-423 | 12 |
Scott Township, Marion County at a glance
| Population | 512 |
| Land area | 24.4 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43314) | $49,183 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43314) | $135,967 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 2 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +1123% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scott Township, Marion County
How many truck crashes happen in Scott Township, Marion County?
Since 2015, 391 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (229 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Scott Township, Marion County?
NHTSA data shows SR-309 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scott Township, Marion County?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scott Township, Marion County?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Scott Township, Marion County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Marion County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scott Township, Marion 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.