Darby Township, Pickaway County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darby Township, Pickaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Darby Township, Pickaway County and Pickaway County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pickaway County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 541 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickaway County compares with Ohio
Pickaway County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickaway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickaway County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Pickaway County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Darby Township, Pickaway County: I-71 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Darby since 2015.
Overview
Pickaway County has recorded 541 truck crashes since 2015, with 264 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Darby Township, Pickaway County since 2015, this page uses Pickaway County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-665 (1), TR-1023 Era Rd (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Darby Township, Pickaway County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickaway County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pickaway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 10 |
| SR-665 | 1 |
| TR-1023 Era Rd | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickaway County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 261 |
| Ir 71 | 62 |
| SR-762 | 24 |
| US-22 | 20 |
| SR-56 | 17 |
| SR-104 | 16 |
| US-62 | 8 |
| Us 23 Hw | 7 |
Darby Township, Pickaway County at a glance
| Population | 3,365 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickaway 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 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 24 | +2723% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 36 | +47% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +34% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Darby Township, Pickaway County
How many truck crashes happen in Darby Township, Pickaway County?
Pickaway County has had 541 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Darby Township, Pickaway County?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Darby since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Darby Township, Pickaway County?
Truck crashes in Pickaway County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Darby Township, Pickaway County?
Since 2015, Pickaway County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Darby Township, Pickaway County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Pickaway County records 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Darby Township, Pickaway 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.