Junction City, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Junction City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Junction City 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Perry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Perry County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.9%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 95 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perry County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Junction City since 2015, this page uses Perry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Junction City happened on SR-13 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Junction City fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
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 |
Junction City at a glance
| Population | 723 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,124 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43748) | $75,644 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43748) | $203,410 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Junction City
How many truck crashes happen in Junction City?
95 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Junction City?
The worst month is September: 13.7% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Junction City?
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 Junction City 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 Junction City?
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.