ZIP 45640 (Jackson, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45640: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Ohio
Jackson County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Jackson County sits below Ohio on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Jackson County at a glance: 5.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 168 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-124 (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45640 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 5 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 183 |
| SR-32 | 37 |
| SR-93 | 25 |
| SR-279 | 5 |
| Broadway St | 4 |
| Cr 2 | 4 |
| Cr 41 | 3 |
| SR-139 | 3 |
ZIP 45640 at a glance
| Population | 15,882 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,566 |
| Median home value | $169,656 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +85% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | +9% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45640
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45640?
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (168 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45640?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45640 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45640?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45640?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45640 compared with Ohio?
Jackson County records 76.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45640?
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.