Moorefield Township, Clark County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moorefield Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moorefield 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 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.
The headline for Clark County: 12.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
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.
Moorefield Township, Clark County had 2 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
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.
12.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-314 New Carlisle Pi (1), CR-506 Kenton St (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Moorefield 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.
- 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 | 5 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-506 Kenton St | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 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 |
Moorefield Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 12,557 |
| Land area | 29.9 sq mi |
| Density | 420 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45503) | $59,595 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45503) | $168,068 |
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 Moorefield Township, Clark County
How many truck accidents are there in Moorefield Township, Clark County?
1,160 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 502 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Moorefield Township, Clark County?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Moorefield since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Moorefield Township, Clark County?
January has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moorefield Township, Clark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Moorefield Township, Clark County compare 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 Moorefield 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.