Scioto Township, Ross County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scioto Township, Ross County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scioto 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.
Scioto Township, Ross County at a glance: US-23 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Scioto.
Overview
Ross County has recorded 567 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Scioto Township, Ross County since 2015, this page uses Ross County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
US-23 leads within 10 miles of Scioto with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-35 (3), CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd (1) and CR-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Scioto Township, Ross County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; 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
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-23 | 5 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| CR-166 Mt Tabor 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 |
Scioto Township, Ross County at a glance
| Population | 27,253 |
| Land area | 39.8 sq mi |
| Density | 684 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45601) | $59,748 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45601) | $172,142 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scioto Township, Ross County
How many truck accidents are there in Scioto Township, Ross County?
Ross County has had 567 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 223 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scioto Township, Ross County?
US-23 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scioto since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scioto Township, Ross County?
The worst month is February: 12.9% of truck crashes in Ross County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scioto Township, Ross County?
Since 2015, Ross County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Scioto Township, Ross County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ross County has 63.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scioto 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.