South Vienna, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Vienna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Vienna 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Clark County has recorded 1,160 truck crashes since 2015, with 502 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in South Vienna 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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 (4). Next come SR-41 (2), CR-506 Kenton St (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for South Vienna fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 4 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| CR-506 Kenton St | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
South Vienna at a glance
| Population | 407 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 625 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 75 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 South Vienna
How many truck crashes happen in South Vienna?
Since 2015, 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (502 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in South Vienna?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Vienna since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Vienna?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Vienna?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does South Vienna compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Clark County records 72.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Vienna?
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.