Frankfort, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frankfort: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frankfort 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 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.
The headline for Ross County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 12.9% of the year's total.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Frankfort since 2015, this page uses Ross County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Frankfort since 2015 were spread across roads: US-35 (2), CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd (1) and CR-608 Veterans Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Frankfort fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ross County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% 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 Ross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-608 Veterans Pkwy | 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 |
Frankfort at a glance
| Population | 1,097 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,185 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45628) | $72,587 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45628) | $181,364 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frankfort
How many truck accidents are there in Frankfort?
Since 2015, 567 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ross County (223 injured, 22 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Frankfort?
Truck crashes in Ross County peak in February, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Frankfort?
Since 2015, Ross County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Frankfort compared with Ohio?
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 Frankfort?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.