Morgan Township, Knox County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan Township, Knox County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morgan Township, Knox County and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Ohio
Knox County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Knox County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Knox County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 101 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Morgan Township, Knox County since 2015, this page uses Knox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Morgan is US-62, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-80 Columbus Rd (1), SR-661 (1) and TR-557 Mt Vernon Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Morgan Township, Knox County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 22.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2022 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-80 Columbus Rd | 1 |
| SR-661 | 1 |
| TR-557 Mt Vernon Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 22 |
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-229 | 16 |
| SR-661 | 11 |
| US-62 | 9 |
| SR-95 | 6 |
| SR-586 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
Morgan Township, Knox County at a glance
| Population | 1,098 |
| Land area | 26.0 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43080) | $87,301 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43080) | $233,493 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +41% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -24% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morgan Township, Knox County
How many truck crashes happen in Morgan Township, Knox County?
205 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 101 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morgan Township, Knox County?
NHTSA data shows US-62 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morgan since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morgan Township, Knox County?
The worst month is July: 10.7% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morgan Township, Knox County?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Morgan Township, Knox County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morgan Township, Knox County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.