Porter Township, Scioto County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Porter Township, Scioto County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Porter 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. It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Scioto County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scioto County. They injured 150 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Porter Township, Scioto County since 2015, this page uses Scioto County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
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 within 10 miles of Porter happened on SR-522 (2), SR-73 (2), US-23 (2), SR-852 (1) and Ts-Madeline Street (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 Porter Township, Scioto County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scioto County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-522 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-852 | 1 |
| Ts-Madeline Street | 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 |
Porter Township, Scioto County at a glance
| Population | 9,509 |
| Land area | 20.7 sq mi |
| Density | 460 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45694) | $59,876 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45694) | $183,322 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Porter Township, Scioto County
How many truck crashes happen in Porter Township, Scioto County?
268 truck crashes have been reported in Scioto County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 150 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Porter Township, Scioto County?
October has the most truck crashes in Scioto County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Porter Township, Scioto County?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scioto County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Porter 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Porter Township, Scioto County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.