Etna, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Etna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Etna and Licking County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Licking County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Licking County compares with Ohio
Licking County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Licking County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Licking County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Licking County has lower values than Ohio for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Licking County at a glance: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 26% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Licking County. They injured 559 people and killed 46.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Etna since 2015, this page uses Licking County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Etna with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-270 (6), SR-16 (5) and US-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is June, with 26% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Etna fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Licking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-270 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 5 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-162 Worthington Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Licking County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 463 |
| SR-16 | 50 |
| SR-37 | 41 |
| SR-79 | 29 |
| Ir 0070 | 24 |
| Lancaster Rd | 21 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| Main St | 20 |
Etna at a glance
| Population | 19,927 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 32,402 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43018) | $110,481 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Licking 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 | 41 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 61 | +48% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | +37% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 94 | +12% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Etna
How many truck crashes happen in Etna?
Licking County has had 1,136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 559 people and killing 46.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Etna?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Etna since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Etna?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Licking County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Etna?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Licking County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Etna compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Licking County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Etna?
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.