Andersonville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Andersonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Andersonville and Ross County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ross County numbers.
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 has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Andersonville: US-23 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Andersonville.
Overview
Ross County has recorded 567 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Andersonville had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ross County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-35 (3), CR-280 Kingston-Adelphi Rd (1) and CR-550 Pleasant Valley 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 Andersonville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ross County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Ross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 6 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| CR-280 Kingston-Adelphi Rd | 1 |
| CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-608 Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-159 | 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 |
Andersonville at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43115) | $94,265 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43115) | $179,899 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Andersonville
How many truck accidents are there in Andersonville?
567 truck crashes have been reported in Ross County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 223 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Andersonville?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Andersonville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Andersonville?
The worst month is February: 12.9% of truck crashes in Ross County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Andersonville?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ross County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Andersonville compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ross County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Andersonville?
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.