Wayne Township, Pickaway County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Pickaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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.
Wayne Township, Pickaway County at a glance: US-23 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wayne.
Overview
Police reported 541 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pickaway County since 2015: 264 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Wayne 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%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-280 Kingston-Adelphi Rd (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 Wayne 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 US-23, 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) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 5 |
| CR-280 Kingston-Adelphi 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 |
Wayne Township, Pickaway County at a glance
| Population | 460 |
| Land area | 26.9 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43113) | $67,231 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43113) | $233,718 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Pickaway County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Township, Pickaway County?
Pickaway County has had 541 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne Township, Pickaway County?
US-23 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 do truck crashes in Wayne Township, Pickaway County compare with Ohio?
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 Wayne Township, Pickaway County?
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.