Jackson Township, Vinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Vinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vinton County: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.4%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vinton County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Vinton County since 2015, this page uses Vinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-93 (2), CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Vinton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 2 |
| CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
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 |
Jackson Township, Vinton County at a glance
| Population | 686 |
| Land area | 37.5 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 43152) | $176,055 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Vinton County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Vinton County?
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vinton County (23 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Vinton County?
May has the most truck crashes in Vinton County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson 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 does Jackson Township, Vinton County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vinton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Vinton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.