Walnut Township, Pickaway County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walnut Township, Pickaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walnut 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Walnut Township, Pickaway County at a glance: US-23 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Walnut since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 541 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pickaway County since 2015: 264 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Walnut Township, Pickaway County since 2015, this page uses Pickaway County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
US-23 leads within 10 miles of Walnut with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-381 Rickenbackerar Pk (1), CR-4 Fosnaugh School Rd (1) and SR-159 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Walnut Township, Pickaway County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-381 Rickenbackerar Pk | 1 |
| CR-4 Fosnaugh School Rd | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| TR-20 Duvall Rd | 1 |
| US-22 | 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 |
Walnut Township, Pickaway County at a glance
| Population | 3,071 |
| Land area | 40.6 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43103) | $83,291 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43103) | $266,745 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walnut Township, Pickaway County
How many truck crashes happen in Walnut Township, Pickaway County?
Pickaway County has had 541 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Walnut Township, Pickaway County?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walnut since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walnut 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 Walnut Township, Pickaway County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickaway County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Walnut Township, Pickaway County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pickaway County has 73.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Walnut 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.