Jackson Township, Pike County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Pike County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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 has lower values than Ohio for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 126 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
Jackson Township, Pike County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pike County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-35 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-32 (4), US-23 (3) and CR-205 Higby Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Pike County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 5 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| CR-205 Higby Rd | 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 |
Jackson Township, Pike County at a glance
| Population | 1,179 |
| Land area | 51.4 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45673) | $64,438 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Pike County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, 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 Jackson Township, Pike County?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Pike County?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Pike County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, 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 Jackson 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.