Ross County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ross 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
13 of 567 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ross County compares with Ohio
Ross County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ross County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ross County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ross County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ross County: US-35 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes in Ross County since 2015.
Overview
Ross County has recorded 567 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Ross County is US-35, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-23 (5), CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd (1) and CR-205 Higby Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Ross County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ross County.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ross County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 6 |
| US-23 | 5 |
| CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd | 1 |
| CR-205 Higby Rd | 1 |
| CR-231 | 1 |
| CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-608 Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| TR-245 Miller Rd | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ross County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 207 |
| US-23 | 134 |
| US-50 | 39 |
| SR-159 | 30 |
| SR-104 | 15 |
| Bridge St | 10 |
| Cr 205 | 7 |
| Cr 550 | 6 |
Ross County at a glance
| Population | 76,046 |
| Land area | 689.2 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,815 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ross 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 | 3 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +1062% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +14% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +25% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ross County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ross County
How many truck accidents are there in Ross County?
Since 2015, 567 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ross County (223 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ross County?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Ross County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ross County?
The worst month is February: 12.9% of truck crashes in Ross County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ross County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Ross County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Ross County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Ross County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ross 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.