Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bethlehem 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 |
Coshocton County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Coshocton County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coshocton County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County since 2015, this page uses Coshocton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bethlehem since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-16 (2), SR-83 (2) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coshocton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Coshocton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-16 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 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 |
Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County at a glance
| Population | 1,067 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County
How many truck accidents are there in Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County?
Coshocton County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County?
Truck crashes in Coshocton County peak in May, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Coshocton County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does Bethlehem Township, Coshocton County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coshocton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bethlehem Township, Coshocton 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.