Dead Animal Pickup | Ohio Department Of Transportation
1980 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
Eligibility
Ohio residents.
Required documents
Hours
Varies with location.
(614) 466-7170
Voice
Application process
Call the ODOT Office in your county at:
District 3: serves Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland and Wayne counties. Call: 419-281-0513.
District 5: serves Coshocton, Fairfield, Guernsey, Knox, Licking, Muskingum and Perry counties. Call: 740-323-4400.
District 6: serves Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway and Union counties. Call: 740-833-8000.
District 9 serves: Adams, Brown, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross and and Scioto counties. Call 740-773-2691.
District 10: serves Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Vinton and Washington counties. Call: 740 -568-3900.
Individuals can also visit ODOT's website and fill out a contact form. If an animal is blocking traffic and needs to be removed immediately, call the Ohio State Highway Patrol at #677.
Fees
None.
Service area
Pickaway County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Crawford County, Ohio
Wyandot County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
When driving down an interstate or state road, and a dead animal is spotted, motorists can call their local ODOT district to remove the animal.
Last assured
02/24/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Ohio Department Of Transportation
Responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation. Guided by ethical principles and accountability, ODOT works to improve safety, enhance travel and advance economic development.