Clark Township, Holmes County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark Township, Holmes County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clark Township, Holmes County and Holmes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Holmes County numbers.
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 sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Clark Township, Holmes County at a glance: SR-39 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clark: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Holmes County. They injured 112 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clark Township, Holmes County since 2015; patterns below come from Holmes County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-39 leads within 10 miles of Clark with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-83 (1), SR-93 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Clark Township, 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 3 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 |
Clark Township, Holmes County at a glance
| Population | 4,357 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43804) | $71,488 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43804) | $203,441 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clark Township, Holmes County
How many truck accidents are there in Clark Township, Holmes County?
242 truck crashes have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 112 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clark Township, Holmes County?
Since 2015, SR-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clark: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clark Township, Holmes County?
August has the most truck crashes in Holmes County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clark Township, Holmes County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Holmes County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Clark Township, Holmes County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Holmes County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clark Township, 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.