Union Township, Pike County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Pike County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Pike County is lower on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.5% across 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Pike County since 2015; patterns below come from Pike County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Union is SR-32, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-104 (2).
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 Union Township, Pike County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-32 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 4 |
| SR-104 | 2 |
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 |
Union Township, Pike County at a glance
| Population | 1,275 |
| Land area | 23.5 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
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. 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 Union Township, Pike County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Pike County?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (126 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Union Township, Pike County?
NHTSA data shows SR-32 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union 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 Union Township, Pike County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Pike County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 63.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union Township, Pike County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.