Scioto Township, Pickaway County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scioto Township, Pickaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scioto 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Pickaway County is lower 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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County: I-71 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Scioto.
Overview
Since 2015, 541 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pickaway County. They injured 264 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Scioto Township, Pickaway County since 2015; patterns below come from Pickaway County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come I-270 (7), CR-122 Alum Creek Dr (2) and SR-104 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Scioto Township, Pickaway County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, 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 Pickaway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 11 |
| I-270 | 7 |
| CR-122 Alum Creek Dr | 2 |
| SR-104 | 2 |
| SR-317 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-381 Rickenbackerar Pk | 1 |
| Parsons Av | 1 |
| TR-1023 Era Rd | 1 |
| TR-20 Duvall 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 |
Scioto Township, Pickaway County at a glance
| Population | 11,909 |
| Land area | 44.3 sq mi |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43116) | $113,229 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43116) | $340,399 |
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 Scioto Township, Pickaway County
How many truck accidents are there in Scioto Township, Pickaway County?
541 truck crashes have been reported in Pickaway County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 264 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Scioto Township, Pickaway County?
I-71 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scioto since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Scioto Township, Pickaway County?
Truck crashes in Pickaway County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scioto Township, Pickaway County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pickaway County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Scioto Township, Pickaway County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pickaway County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Scioto 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.