Scioto County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scioto County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 268 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scioto County compares with Ohio
Scioto County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scioto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scioto County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Scioto County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Scioto County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 268 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scioto County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Scioto County happened on SR-104 (2), SR-522 (2), SR-73 (2), SR-852 (1) and US-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Scioto County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020 and 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scioto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Scioto County) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 2 |
| SR-522 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| SR-852 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scioto County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 28 |
| US-23 | 28 |
| SR-73 | 24 |
| SR-104 | 14 |
| SR-823 | 13 |
| SR-140 | 10 |
| Gallia St | 10 |
| SR-139 | 9 |
Scioto County at a glance
| Population | 71,798 |
| Land area | 610.2 sq mi |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,353 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scioto 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 | 4 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +513% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | +26% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | -35% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Scioto County
How many truck accidents are there in Scioto County?
268 truck crashes have been reported in Scioto County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 150 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scioto County?
Truck crashes in Scioto County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scioto County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Scioto County since 2015 (6.3% of truck crashes).
How does Scioto County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Scioto County records 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scioto County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.