Plainfield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plainfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plainfield 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. Where it is 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
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coshocton County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Plainfield 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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plainfield since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-16 (2), SR-16 (2), SR-209 (1), SR-83 (1) and Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd (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 Plainfield fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coshocton County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-16 | 2 |
| SR-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 |
Plainfield at a glance
| Population | 146 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 372 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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plainfield
How many truck accidents are there in Plainfield?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coshocton County (67 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Plainfield?
May has the most truck crashes in Coshocton County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plainfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Coshocton County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Plainfield compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Coshocton County has 29.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Plainfield?
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.