Morris, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morris 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 |
Knox County has lower values than Ohio for 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Morris since 2015, this page uses Knox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Morris since 2015: CR-80 Columbus Rd (1), SR-3 (1), SR-314 (1) and SR-95 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Morris fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 22.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-80 Columbus Rd | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 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 |
Morris at a glance
| Population | 2,100 |
| Land area | 20.9 sq mi |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43019) | $68,104 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43019) | $202,794 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morris
How many truck crashes happen in Morris?
Knox County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morris?
The worst month is July: 10.7% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Morris compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 28.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morris?
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.