Holmes County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holmes County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Holmes County compares with Ohio
Holmes County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Holmes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Holmes County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Holmes County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Holmes County at a glance: SR-39 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Holmes County.
Overview
Holmes County has recorded 242 truck crashes since 2015, with 112 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Holmes County is SR-39, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-62 (2), CR-189 (1) and N Crawford St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Holmes County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Holmes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 5 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-189 | 1 |
| N Crawford St | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 40 |
| US-62 | 21 |
| SR-83 | 14 |
| SR-0039 | 13 |
| US-0062 | 12 |
| SR-93 | 8 |
| SR-241 | 8 |
| SR-0241 | 6 |
Holmes County at a glance
| Population | 44,668 |
| Land area | 422.6 sq mi |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,217 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Holmes 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +38% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 21 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -1% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Holmes County
ZIP codes in Holmes County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Holmes County
How many truck crashes happen in Holmes County?
242 truck crashes have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 112 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Holmes County?
NHTSA data shows SR-39 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Holmes County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Holmes County?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Holmes County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Holmes County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Holmes County compared with Ohio?
Holmes County records 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Holmes County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.