Pike County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pike County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Ohio
Pike County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Pike County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pike County at a glance: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Pike County has recorded 198 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-772 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Pike County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pike County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 5 |
| SR-772 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 54 |
| US-23 | 45 |
| SR-124 | 16 |
| Emmitt Avenue Av | 12 |
| Emmitt Av | 11 |
| SR-220 | 10 |
| SR-104 | 7 |
| US-32 | 6 |
Pike County at a glance
| Population | 27,065 |
| Land area | 440.3 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,677 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 2 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +419% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 17 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -5% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pike County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pike County
How many truck accidents are there in Pike County?
Pike County has had 198 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pike County?
NHTSA data shows SR-32 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Pike County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pike County?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pike County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pike County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 63.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pike 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.