Union Township, Clinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Clinton County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Union Township, Clinton County: I-71 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Union.
Overview
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 206 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Union 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Union is I-71, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-68 (2), CR-5 Sabina Rd (1) and Hussey Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Union Township, Clinton County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 4 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 |
Union Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 3,145 |
| Land area | 47.1 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45177) | $74,051 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45177) | $228,072 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Clinton County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Clinton County?
Clinton County has had 445 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Clinton County?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, Clinton County?
August has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Clinton County compare with Ohio?
Clinton County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Township, Clinton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.