Pleasant Township, Clark County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant 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 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pleasant 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pleasant is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-41 (2), SR-29 (1) and SR-38 (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 Pleasant 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.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| TR-214 Bird 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 |
Pleasant Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 3,120 |
| Land area | 41.5 sq mi |
| Density | 75 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant Township, Clark County
How many truck crashes happen in Pleasant 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 Pleasant Township, Clark County?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pleasant since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Clark County?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pleasant 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 Pleasant 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 Pleasant 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.