Spencer Township, Guernsey County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spencer Township, Guernsey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spencer 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 |
Guernsey County has lower values than Ohio for 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guernsey County. They injured 334 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Spencer Township, Guernsey County since 2015, this page uses Guernsey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spencer since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (3) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Spencer Township, Guernsey County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guernsey 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 Guernsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| I-77 | 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 |
Spencer Township, Guernsey County at a glance
| Population | 1,025 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43732) | $72,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43732) | $125,402 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spencer Township, Guernsey County
How many truck accidents are there in Spencer Township, Guernsey County?
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guernsey County (334 injured, 21 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Spencer Township, Guernsey County?
The worst month is October: 12.0% of truck crashes in Guernsey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Spencer Township, Guernsey County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guernsey County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Spencer Township, Guernsey County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Guernsey County has 171.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Spencer Township, Guernsey 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.