Pike Township, Clark County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pike Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pike 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 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: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pike Township, Clark County since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-235 (3), 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 Pike Township, Clark County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 9 |
| SR-235 | 3 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Pike Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 3,718 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45349) | $76,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45349) | $157,755 |
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 Pike Township, Clark County
How many truck accidents are there in Pike Township, Clark County?
Since 2015, 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (502 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pike Township, Clark County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pike since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pike Township, 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 Pike 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 Pike Township, Clark County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 72.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pike Township, Clark County?
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.