Yorkville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yorkville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yorkville and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Ohio
Jefferson County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Yorkville: I-70 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Yorkville since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 354 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 177 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Yorkville had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-470 (3), CR-41/2 Cabela Dr (1) and CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Yorkville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
| CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 94 |
| US-22 | 64 |
| SR-43 | 44 |
| SR-151 | 14 |
| SR-152 | 11 |
| Canton Rd | 8 |
| SR-150 | 7 |
| SR-646 | 7 |
Yorkville at a glance
| Population | 937 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,583 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43971) | $49,327 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43971) | $132,380 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 17 | +43% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +74% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 27 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Yorkville
How common are truck crashes in Yorkville?
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (177 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Yorkville?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Yorkville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Yorkville?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Yorkville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Yorkville compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 46.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Yorkville?
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.