Union Township, Scioto County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Scioto County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Scioto County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Scioto County has recorded 268 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Scioto County since 2015, this page uses Scioto County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015: SR-104 (2), SR-73 (2), US-23 (2), SR-852 (1) and Ts-Madeline Street (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Scioto County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scioto County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-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 |
Union Township, Scioto County at a glance
| Population | 2,013 |
| Land area | 49.9 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45652) | $42,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45652) | $123,458 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Scioto County
How many truck accidents are there in Union 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 Union Township, Scioto County?
Truck crashes in Scioto County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Scioto County?
Since 2015, Scioto County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Union Township, Scioto County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Scioto County has 34.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union 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.