Franklin Township, Ross County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Ross County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin Township, Ross County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Ross County is lower 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 Franklin Township, Ross County: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 5 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.
Franklin Township, Ross County 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
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (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-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-23 (4), CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd (1) and CR-205 Higby Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Ross County 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-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd | 1 |
| CR-205 Higby Rd | 1 |
| CR-231 | 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 |
Franklin Township, Ross County at a glance
| Population | 1,433 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45673) | $64,438 |
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 Franklin Township, Ross County
How many truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Ross County?
Since 2015, 567 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ross County (223 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Franklin Township, Ross County?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franklin Township, Ross County?
February has the most truck crashes in Ross County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin Township, Ross County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ross County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Franklin Township, 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Franklin Township, Ross County?
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.