Union Township, Union County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Township, Union County and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Ohio
Union County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Union County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Union Township, Union County at a glance: US-42 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 552 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 269 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Union County since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-36 (2), CR-133 Northwest Pk (1) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Union County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-42; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-42 | 3 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-133 Northwest Pk | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 131 |
| US-42 | 89 |
| SR-31 | 73 |
| SR-4 | 51 |
| SR-161 | 23 |
| US-36 | 21 |
| SR-739 | 19 |
| Industrial Pk | 13 |
Union Township, Union County at a glance
| Population | 1,960 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43045) | $99,181 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43045) | $277,634 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +1944% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +51% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Union County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Union County?
Since 2015, 552 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (269 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Union County?
NHTSA data shows US-42 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, Union County?
February has the most truck crashes in Union County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union Township, Union County?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union Township, Union County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 64.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Township, Union County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.