Crystal Lakes, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crystal Lakes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crystal Lakes and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
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 sits below Ohio on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Crystal Lakes at a glance: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Crystal Lakes (2.2 → 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 502 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Crystal Lakes had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clark County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Crystal Lakes with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (6), CR-74 Needmore Rd (2) and CR-87 Webster St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Crystal Lakes fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| I-75 | 6 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 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 |
Crystal Lakes at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45341) | $56,470 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45341) | $106,370 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 75 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 96. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crystal Lakes
How many truck crashes happen in Crystal Lakes?
Since 2015, 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (502 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Crystal Lakes?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crystal Lakes: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Crystal Lakes?
January has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crystal Lakes?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Crystal Lakes compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 72.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crystal Lakes?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.