Jefferson Township, Williams County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Williams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Williams County and Williams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Williams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 709 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williams County compares with Ohio
Williams County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williams County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 166.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Williams County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Williams County: 1 in 222 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 709 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williams County since 2015: 294 people were injured and 28 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Jefferson Township, Williams County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Williams County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of Jefferson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-80 (2), US-20A (2) and CR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Williams County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 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
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 Williams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| US-20A | 2 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| Pioneer Ave | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williams County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 384 |
| US-20 | 71 |
| US-6 | 47 |
| SR-49 | 30 |
| US-20A | 28 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| US-127 | 18 |
| SR-107 | 12 |
Jefferson Township, Williams County at a glance
| Population | 1,785 |
| Land area | 41.9 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43570) | $68,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43570) | $126,176 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williams 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 | 9 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | +391% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 54 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 63 | +17% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Williams County
How many truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Williams County?
709 truck crashes have been reported in Williams County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 294 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson Township, Williams County?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Williams County?
June has the most truck crashes in Williams County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Williams County?
Since 2015, Williams County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Williams County compared with Ohio?
Williams County records 166.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson Township, Williams 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.