Clinton Township, Franklin County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton Township, Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton Township, Franklin County and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Ohio
Franklin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Franklin County at a glance: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 17% of them.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 6,716 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,466 people injured and 140 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Clinton Township, Franklin County since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clinton is I-270, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (11), I-71 (11) and US-23 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 141 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Clinton Township, Franklin County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Franklin County.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 14 |
| I-70 | 11 |
| I-71 | 11 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| CR-75 Cleveland Ave | 2 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 Phillipi Rd | 1 |
| CR-378 Harmon Ave | 1 |
| CR-8 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 270 | 1,250 |
| Ir 70 | 1,125 |
| Ir 71 | 953 |
| Ir 670 | 187 |
| US-33 | 151 |
| SR-315 | 122 |
| Alum Creek Dr | 108 |
| US-23 | 104 |
Clinton Township, Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 4,296 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,136 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43224) | $53,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43224) | $171,854 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 39 | — | 8.9 |
| 2000s | 334 | +751% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 555 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 492 | -11% | 10.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 492. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton Township, Franklin County
How many truck crashes happen in Clinton Township, Franklin County?
6,716 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 140 deaths and 3,466 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clinton Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, I-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clinton: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton Township, Franklin County?
September has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clinton Township, Franklin County?
141 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clinton Township, Franklin County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clinton Township, Franklin County?
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.