Coshocton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coshocton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coshocton 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Coshocton 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%).
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 Coshocton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-16 (2), SR-83 (1) and Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Coshocton 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.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| CR-16 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd | 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 |
Coshocton at a glance
| Population | 11,114 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,389 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43812) | $52,904 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43812) | $148,294 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coshocton
How common are truck crashes in Coshocton?
Coshocton County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coshocton?
SR-16 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Coshocton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coshocton?
Truck crashes in Coshocton County peak in May, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Coshocton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coshocton County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coshocton compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coshocton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coshocton?
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.