Harrison Township, Vinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Vinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Vinton County and Vinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vinton County compares with Ohio
Vinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Vinton County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Vinton County at a glance: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vinton County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Vinton County since 2015; patterns below come from Vinton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 9.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Vinton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 25 |
| SR-93 | 9 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| Cr 12 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-677 | 2 |
| SR-683 | 2 |
Harrison Township, Vinton County at a glance
| Population | 1,033 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45672) | $49,231 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45672) | $136,066 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vinton 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1025% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -10% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Vinton County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Vinton County?
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vinton County (23 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Harrison Township, Vinton County?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Vinton County?
The worst month is May: 16.4% of truck crashes in Vinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison Township, Vinton County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vinton County since 2015, 9.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison Township, Vinton County compare with Ohio?
Vinton County records 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Vinton 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.