Jackson Township, Preble County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Preble County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Preble County and Preble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Preble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preble County compares with Ohio
Preble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Preble County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Preble County at a glance: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Preble County. They injured 301 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Preble County since 2015; patterns below come from Preble County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is I-70, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-127 (2), US-27 (1) and US-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Preble County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 10 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 336 |
| US-127 | 93 |
| US-35 | 27 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| SR-122 | 18 |
| SR-503 | 13 |
| SR-725 | 12 |
| SR-177 | 10 |
Jackson Township, Preble County at a glance
| Population | 1,150 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45320) | $64,903 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45320) | $186,234 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preble 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 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | +2180% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | +78% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +7% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Preble County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Preble County?
Preble County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 301 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, Preble County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Preble County?
The worst month is December: 10.9% of truck crashes in Preble County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Preble County?
Since 2015, Preble County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Preble County compared with Ohio?
Preble County records 131.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Preble 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.