York Township, Athens County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York Township, Athens County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in York Township, Athens County and Athens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Athens County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Athens County compares with Ohio
Athens County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Athens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Athens County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Athens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Athens County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Athens County. They injured 74 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in York Township, Athens County since 2015; patterns below come from Athens County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of York since 2015: CR-33 Canal St (1), SR-278 (1) and US-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for York Township, Athens County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Athens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-33 Canal St | 1 |
| SR-278 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Athens County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 65 |
| US-50 | 44 |
| SR-13 | 10 |
| SR-550 | 5 |
| SR-144 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| Court St | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
York Township, Athens County at a glance
| Population | 6,809 |
| Land area | 36.9 sq mi |
| Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45764) | $51,806 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45764) | $125,015 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Athens 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | -5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -17% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about York Township, Athens County
How many truck crashes happen in York Township, Athens County?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Athens County (74 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in York Township, Athens County?
July has the most truck crashes in Athens County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in York Township, Athens County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Athens County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in York Township, Athens County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 25.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Athens County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in York Township, Athens 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.