Harrison Township, Perry County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Perry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Perry County and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Ohio
Perry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Perry County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Perry County at a glance: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.9%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 95 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
Harrison Township, Perry County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Perry County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015: SR-13 (2), SR-555 (2), SR-37 (1) and US-22 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 6.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Perry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-555 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-93 | 10 |
| SR-37 | 9 |
| SR-204 | 7 |
| SR-668 | 6 |
| SR-345 | 5 |
| US-22 | 5 |
| Cr 6 | 4 |
Harrison Township, Perry County at a glance
| Population | 5,129 |
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Density | 223 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43777) | $53,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43777) | $134,120 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +266% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | -2% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Perry County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Perry County?
Perry County has had 95 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Perry County?
September has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison Township, Perry County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Perry County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Perry 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.