Scipio Township, Seneca County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scipio Township, Seneca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scipio 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 |
Seneca County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Scipio Township, Seneca County at a glance: US-224 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Scipio: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Seneca County has recorded 327 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Scipio Township, Seneca County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Seneca County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-224 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-18 (2), CR-50 (1) and SR-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Scipio Township, Seneca County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-224 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
Scipio Township, Seneca County at a glance
| Population | 1,695 |
| Land area | 37.0 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44867) | $72,716 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44867) | $163,734 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scipio Township, Seneca County
How many truck crashes happen in Scipio Township, Seneca County?
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seneca County (150 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Scipio Township, Seneca County?
Since 2015, US-224 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scipio: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scipio Township, Seneca County?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Seneca County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scipio Township, Seneca County?
Since 2015, Seneca County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Scipio Township, Seneca County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Scipio Township, Seneca 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 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.