Clinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Ohio
Clinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Clinton County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Clinton County at a glance: August worst month: 11.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 206 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
5.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clinton County since 2015: I-71 (2), SR-73 (2), US-68 (2), CR-5 Sabina Rd (1) and SR-28 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Clinton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 198 |
| SR-73 | 58 |
| US-68 | 42 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-72 | 13 |
| SR-380 | 8 |
| SR-134 | 8 |
| SR-00073 | 6 |
Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 42,019 |
| Land area | 408.7 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,880 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | +20% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clinton County
ZIP codes in Clinton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clinton County
How many truck accidents are there in Clinton County?
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (206 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clinton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Clinton County compared with Ohio?
Clinton County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clinton 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.