Jackson Township, Sandusky County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Sandusky County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sandusky County and Sandusky County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sandusky County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 969 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sandusky County compares with Ohio
Sandusky County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sandusky County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sandusky County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Sandusky County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share 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 Sandusky County: 1 in 149 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 969 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sandusky County. They injured 388 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Sandusky County since 2015; patterns below come from Sandusky County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-20 (4), I-80 (2) and SR-53 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Sandusky County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 10.0% 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 Sandusky County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 5 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-560 Countryside Dr | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sandusky County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 552 |
| US-20 | 120 |
| US-6 | 84 |
| SR-53 | 37 |
| US-23 | 16 |
| Mcpherson Hw | 12 |
| Main St | 11 |
| SR-590 | 9 |
Jackson Township, Sandusky County at a glance
| Population | 1,578 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43407) | $68,835 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43407) | $219,150 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sandusky 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 | 9 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 70 | +668% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 94 | +34% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 74 | -22% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Sandusky County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Sandusky County?
969 truck crashes have been reported in Sandusky County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 388 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sandusky County?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sandusky County?
November has the most truck crashes in Sandusky County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Sandusky County?
Since 2015, Sandusky County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sandusky County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sandusky County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Sandusky County?
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.