Deerfield Township, Morgan County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deerfield Township, Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Morgan County and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Ohio
Morgan County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 56% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Morgan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Deerfield Township, Morgan County: SR-555 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Deerfield.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 16 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Deerfield Township, Morgan County since 2015; patterns below come from Morgan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 18.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 21.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Deerfield is SR-555, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-6 Old River Rd (1), SR-37 (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Deerfield Township, Morgan County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-555 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-555 | 2 |
| CR-6 Old River Rd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-78 | 11 |
| SR-60 | 11 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-266 | 2 |
| SR-555 | 2 |
| Cr 4 | 1 |
| Cr 52 | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
Deerfield Township, Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 816 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43758) | $61,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43758) | $149,614 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +633% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -53% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deerfield Township, Morgan County
How many truck crashes happen in Deerfield Township, Morgan County?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 16 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Deerfield Township, Morgan County?
Since 2015, SR-555 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Deerfield: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Morgan County?
August has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 18.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Deerfield Township, Morgan County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Deerfield Township, Morgan County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Deerfield Township, Morgan County?
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.