Clear Creek Township, Ashland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County and Ashland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ashland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 704 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashland County compares with Ohio
Ashland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Ashland County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ashland County: 1 in 94 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 704 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashland County since 2015: 339 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County since 2015; patterns below come from Ashland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-224 leads within 10 miles of Clear Creek with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-71 (2), SR-13 (2) and US-250 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Clear Creek Township, Ashland County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashland County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-224; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ashland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 3 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 253 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| US-250 | 72 |
| US-224 | 31 |
| US-42 | 30 |
| SR-60 | 25 |
| SR-89 | 23 |
| SR-302 | 14 |
Clear Creek Township, Ashland County at a glance
| Population | 2,263 |
| Land area | 25.2 sq mi |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44874) | $71,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44874) | $157,959 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 38 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 49 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | +15% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | -1% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clear Creek Township, Ashland County
How common are truck crashes in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County?
704 truck crashes have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 339 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County?
Since 2015, US-224 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clear Creek: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County?
February has the most truck crashes in Ashland County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Clear Creek Township, Ashland County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Ashland County records 114.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.