Knox Township, Guernsey County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Knox Township, Guernsey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Knox Township, Guernsey County and Guernsey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Guernsey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guernsey County compares with Ohio
Guernsey County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guernsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guernsey County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Guernsey County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Guernsey County at a glance: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 767 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guernsey County since 2015: 334 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Knox Township, Guernsey County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Guernsey County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Knox with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd (1), I-77 (1) and SR-209 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Knox Township, Guernsey County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Guernsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-209 | 1 |
| Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guernsey County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 408 |
| Ir 77 | 123 |
| US-22 | 53 |
| SR-513 | 24 |
| Cr 35 | 18 |
| SR-209 | 12 |
| SR-285 | 11 |
| US-40 | 8 |
Knox Township, Guernsey County at a glance
| Population | 529 |
| Land area | 25.0 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43725) | $57,835 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43725) | $164,259 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guernsey 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 | 32 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 60 | -11% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Knox Township, Guernsey County
How many truck crashes happen in Knox Township, Guernsey County?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Guernsey County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 334 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Knox Township, Guernsey County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Knox since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Knox Township, Guernsey County?
October has the most truck crashes in Guernsey County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Knox Township, Guernsey County?
Since 2015, Guernsey County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Knox Township, Guernsey County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 171.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guernsey County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Knox Township, Guernsey 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.