Franklin Township, Coshocton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Coshocton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.5% for 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 3 truck crashes reported in Franklin Township, Coshocton County since 2015, this page uses Coshocton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Franklin is SR-16, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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 Franklin Township, Coshocton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| 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 |
Franklin Township, Coshocton County at a glance
| Population | 1,176 |
| Land area | 24.4 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43811) | $35,897 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43811) | $98,424 |
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 Franklin Township, Coshocton County
How common are truck crashes in Franklin Township, Coshocton County?
Coshocton County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin Township, Coshocton County?
SR-16 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franklin Township, Coshocton County?
May has the most truck crashes in Coshocton County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Franklin Township, Coshocton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Coshocton County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Franklin Township, Coshocton County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Coshocton County has 29.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin 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.