Linton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linton 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 sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Coshocton County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Linton 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-16 (2), SR-209 (1) and SR-83 (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 Linton fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coshocton County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-209 | 1 |
| 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 |
Linton at a glance
| Population | 638 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43836) | $51,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43836) | $105,511 |
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 Linton
How common are truck crashes in Linton?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coshocton County (67 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Linton?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Linton since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Linton?
The worst month is May: 13.7% of truck crashes in Coshocton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Linton?
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 Linton compared 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 Linton?
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.