Jefferson Township, Coshocton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Coshocton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Coshocton County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Coshocton County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
Jefferson Township, Coshocton County had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Coshocton County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015: SR-16 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Coshocton County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Coshocton County at a glance
| Population | 1,467 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 56 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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Coshocton County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Coshocton County?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coshocton County (67 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Coshocton County?
The worst month is May: 13.7% of truck crashes in Coshocton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Coshocton County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coshocton County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Coshocton County compared 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 Jefferson 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.