Harmony Township, Clark County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harmony Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harmony 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Clark County is lower 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.
Clark County at a glance: 12.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 1,160 truck crashes since 2015, with 502 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harmony Township, Clark County since 2015, this page uses Clark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (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 Harmony with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-41 (2), CR-506 Kenton St (1) and TR-214 Bird Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Harmony Township, Clark County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 12.5% 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
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 | 4 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| CR-506 Kenton St | 1 |
| TR-214 Bird Rd | 1 |
| Ts-216 Burnett 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 |
Harmony Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 3,619 |
| Land area | 50.7 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45369) | $88,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45369) | $220,728 |
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 Harmony Township, Clark County
How many truck crashes happen in Harmony Township, Clark County?
Since 2015, 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (502 injured, 36 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harmony Township, Clark County?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harmony since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harmony Township, Clark County?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harmony 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 Harmony Township, Clark County compared with Ohio?
Clark County records 72.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harmony Township, Clark 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.