Clark Township, Clinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clark Township, Clinton County and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
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 |
Clinton County has lower values than Ohio for 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.
What stands out in Clinton County: 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clark Township, Clinton County since 2015; patterns below come from Clinton County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clark since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-73 (2), SR-28 (1) and SR-350 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Clark Township, Clinton County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 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 |
Clark Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 1,998 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45146) | $71,184 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45146) | $240,219 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clark Township, Clinton County
How common are truck crashes in Clark Township, Clinton County?
Clinton County has had 445 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clark Township, Clinton County?
August has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clark Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clark Township, Clinton County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clark Township, 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.