Wayne Township, Clinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 sits below Ohio 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.
What stands out in Wayne Township, Clinton County: SR-73 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 206 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wayne 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-73 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-5 Sabina Rd (1), US-22 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Clinton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-73, 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 2 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 |
Wayne Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 683 |
| Land area | 31.6 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Clinton County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Township, Clinton County?
445 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 206 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, SR-73 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne Township, Clinton County?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Wayne Township, Clinton 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.