Ripley Township, Holmes County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ripley Township, Holmes County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ripley 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Holmes County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ripley Township, Holmes County: SR-39 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ripley: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Holmes County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ripley Township, Holmes County since 2015; patterns below come from Holmes County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-3 (2), CR-189 (1) and N Crawford St (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 Ripley Township, Holmes County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Holmes County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-39, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-3 | 2 |
| CR-189 | 1 |
| N Crawford St | 1 |
| SR-226 | 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 |
Ripley Township, Holmes County at a glance
| Population | 2,459 |
| Land area | 29.4 sq mi |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44611) | $68,809 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44611) | $237,987 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Ripley Township, Holmes County
How common are truck crashes in Ripley Township, Holmes County?
242 truck crashes have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 112 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ripley Township, Holmes County?
SR-39 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ripley since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ripley Township, Holmes County?
August has the most truck crashes in Holmes County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ripley Township, Holmes County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Holmes County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Ripley Township, Holmes County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Holmes County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ripley Township, Holmes 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.
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.