Perry Township, Hocking County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Hocking County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry Township, Hocking County and Hocking County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hocking County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hocking County compares with Ohio
Hocking County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hocking County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hocking County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Hocking County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hocking County at a glance: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Hocking County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Perry Township, Hocking County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hocking County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Perry since 2015: CR-24 Clearport Rd (1), CR-64 Tarlton Adelphi Rd (1), SR-159 (1) and US-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Perry Township, Hocking County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hocking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-24 Clearport Rd | 1 |
| CR-64 Tarlton Adelphi Rd | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hocking County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 65 |
| SR-93 | 11 |
| SR-664 | 11 |
| SR-180 | 10 |
| Cr 33A | 3 |
| SR-328 | 3 |
| Cr 24 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
Perry Township, Hocking County at a glance
| Population | 2,362 |
| Land area | 42.1 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43135) | $72,823 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43135) | $223,321 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hocking 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 | 27 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -72% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -17% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perry Township, Hocking County
How many truck crashes happen in Perry Township, Hocking County?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Hocking County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 76 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perry Township, Hocking County?
The worst month is August: 13.2% of truck crashes in Hocking County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Perry Township, Hocking County?
Since 2015, Hocking County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Perry Township, Hocking County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hocking County has 40.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Perry Township, Hocking 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.