Morgan Township, Scioto County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan Township, Scioto County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morgan Township, Scioto County and Scioto County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scioto County numbers.
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 |
Scioto County sits below Ohio 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
Scioto County has recorded 268 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Morgan Township, Scioto County since 2015, this page uses Scioto County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Morgan happened on SR-104 (2) and SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 6.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Morgan Township, Scioto County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scioto County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 and 2022 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 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 |
Morgan Township, Scioto County at a glance
| Population | 2,238 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45648) | $72,126 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45648) | $158,770 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morgan Township, Scioto County
How many truck crashes happen in Morgan Township, Scioto County?
Scioto County has had 268 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morgan Township, Scioto County?
Truck crashes in Scioto County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morgan Township, Scioto County?
Since 2015, Scioto County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Morgan Township, Scioto County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scioto County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morgan Township, 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.