German Township, Clark County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in German Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in German Township, Clark County 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
What stands out in Clark County: 12.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 502 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in German Township, Clark County since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
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.
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 German with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-235 (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 German Township, Clark County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 10 |
| SR-235 | 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-4 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 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 |
German Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 7,557 |
| Land area | 33.1 sq mi |
| Density | 229 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45372) | $70,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45372) | $151,458 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about German Township, Clark County
How many truck crashes happen in German Township, Clark County?
1,160 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 502 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in German Township, Clark County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of German: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in German Township, Clark County?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in German Township, Clark County?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in German Township, Clark County compared with Ohio?
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 German Township, 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.