Bedford Township, Coshocton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bedford Township, Coshocton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bedford Township, Coshocton County and Coshocton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coshocton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coshocton County compares with Ohio
Coshocton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coshocton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Coshocton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Coshocton County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coshocton County. They injured 67 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bedford Township, Coshocton County since 2015, this page uses Coshocton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of Bedford with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Bedford Township, Coshocton County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coshocton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Coshocton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coshocton County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 24 |
| SR-16 | 10 |
| SR-83 | 10 |
| SR-93 | 7 |
| Us 36 Hw | 5 |
| Sr 83 Hw | 4 |
| Chestnut St | 3 |
| Sr 16 Hw | 3 |
Bedford Township, Coshocton County at a glance
| Population | 592 |
| Land area | 26.7 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43844) | $61,076 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43844) | $150,679 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coshocton 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 | 8 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -29% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bedford Township, Coshocton County
How common are truck crashes in Bedford Township, Coshocton County?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coshocton County (67 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bedford Township, Coshocton County?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bedford since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bedford Township, Coshocton County?
Truck crashes in Coshocton County peak in May, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bedford Township, Coshocton County?
Since 2015, Coshocton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Bedford Township, Coshocton County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Coshocton County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bedford Township, Coshocton 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.