Clark County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
17 of 1,160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Ohio
Clark County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Clark County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Clark County: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year in Clark County (1.8 → 3.2).
Overview
Clark County has recorded 1,160 truck crashes since 2015, with 502 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
12.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Clark County is I-70, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-41 (2), CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd (1) and CR-314 New Carlisle Pi (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Clark County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 12 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-506 Kenton St | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| TR-214 Bird Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 757 |
| SR-41 | 30 |
| US-68 | 29 |
| US-40 | 26 |
| SR-4 | 26 |
| Ir 675 | 20 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 15 |
Clark County at a glance
| Population | 134,985 |
| Land area | 395.9 sq mi |
| Density | 341 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,757 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 75 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 73 | -3% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 92 | +26% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 96 | +5% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 75 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clark County
ZIP codes in Clark County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clark County
How common are truck crashes in Clark County?
Clark County has had 1,160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 502 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clark County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes in Clark County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clark County?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clark County?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Clark County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 72.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clark 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.