Harrison Township, Ross County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Ross County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison 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 |
Ross County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Harrison Township, Ross County: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 567 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ross County. They injured 223 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Ross County since 2015; patterns below come from Ross County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
US-35 leads within 10 miles of Harrison with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-23 (2), CR-231 (1) and SR-159 (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 Harrison Township, Ross County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 3 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-231 | 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 |
Harrison Township, Ross County at a glance
| Population | 1,171 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45647) | $69,966 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45647) | $234,515 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Ross County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison Township, Ross County?
567 truck crashes have been reported in Ross County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 223 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Harrison Township, Ross County?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Ross County?
The worst month is February: 12.9% of truck crashes in Ross County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison Township, Ross County?
Since 2015, Ross County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Harrison Township, Ross County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Harrison Township, 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.