Jackson Township, Seneca County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Seneca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Seneca County and Seneca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seneca County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seneca County compares with Ohio
Seneca County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seneca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seneca County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Seneca County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Seneca County: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seneca County. They injured 150 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Seneca County since 2015; patterns below come from Seneca County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on SR-199 (3), US-6 (3), US-23 (2), SR-12 (1) and Stearns Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Seneca County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seneca County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seneca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-199 | 3 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| Stearns Rd | 1 |
| TR-59 Rainey Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 33 |
| US-23 | 30 |
| SR-4 | 26 |
| SR-53 | 21 |
| SR-12 | 21 |
| Washington St | 18 |
| SR-18 | 17 |
| Cr 592 | 10 |
Jackson Township, Seneca County at a glance
| Population | 1,411 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44841) | $53,295 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seneca 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 | 3 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +890% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -13% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Seneca County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Seneca County?
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seneca County (150 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Seneca County?
Truck crashes in Seneca County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Seneca County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Seneca County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Seneca County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Seneca 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 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.