Benton Township, Pike County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton Township, Pike County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Benton Township, Pike County and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
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 |
Pike County sits below Ohio 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.
The headline for Pike County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Pike County has recorded 198 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Benton Township, Pike County since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Benton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (1) and SR-772 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Benton Township, Pike County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-772 | 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 |
Benton Township, Pike County at a glance
| Population | 1,587 |
| Land area | 38.5 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45612) | $53,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45612) | $129,893 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benton Township, Pike County
How many truck accidents are there in Benton Township, Pike County?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (126 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Benton Township, Pike County?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Benton Township, Pike County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Benton Township, Pike County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 63.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Benton Township, Pike 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.