Monroe Township, Pickaway County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Pickaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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.
Pickaway County at a glance: 1 in 63 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.6%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
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 2 truck crashes reported in Monroe Township, Pickaway County since 2015, this page uses Pickaway County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015 were spread across roads: I-71 (2), US-62 (2) and TR-1023 Era Rd (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 Monroe Township, Pickaway County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickaway County.
- 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 Pickaway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| TR-1023 Era Rd | 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 |
Monroe Township, Pickaway County at a glance
| Population | 1,276 |
| Land area | 40.5 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43164) | $68,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43164) | $186,491 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Pickaway County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Pickaway County?
Since 2015, 541 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pickaway County (264 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe Township, Pickaway County?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Pickaway County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe Township, Pickaway County?
Since 2015, Pickaway County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monroe Township, Pickaway County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Pickaway County has 73.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe 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.