Jackson Township, Muskingum County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Muskingum County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Muskingum County and Muskingum County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muskingum County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 852 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muskingum County compares with Ohio
Muskingum County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskingum County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Muskingum County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jackson Township, Muskingum County: SR-16 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 852 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Muskingum County. They injured 395 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Muskingum County since 2015, this page uses Muskingum County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-79 (2) and SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Muskingum County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Muskingum County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskingum County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 458 |
| SR-146 | 35 |
| SR-60 | 32 |
| US-22 | 31 |
| SR-83 | 15 |
| I-70 Hw | 15 |
| SR-16 | 14 |
| US-40 | 14 |
Jackson Township, Muskingum County at a glance
| Population | 2,409 |
| Land area | 24.4 sq mi |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43822) | $60,266 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43822) | $207,282 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskingum 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 | 4 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +1007% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 67 | +51% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 68 | +2% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Muskingum County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Muskingum County?
852 truck crashes have been reported in Muskingum County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 395 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Muskingum County?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Muskingum County?
October has the most truck crashes in Muskingum County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Muskingum County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muskingum County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Muskingum County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Muskingum County records 83.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Muskingum County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.