Hartford Township, Licking County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartford Township, Licking County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartford Township, Licking County 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 sits below Ohio on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Licking County at a glance: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (26% of the year's total).
Overview
Licking County has recorded 1,136 truck crashes since 2015, with 559 people injured and 46 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Hartford Township, Licking County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Licking County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hartford is US-62, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-41 Mink St (2), US-36 (2) and CR-30 Sunbury Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (26%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hartford Township, Licking County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Licking County.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 4 |
| CR-41 Mink St | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-30 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 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 |
Hartford Township, Licking County at a glance
| Population | 1,471 |
| Land area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43013) | $131,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43013) | $373,977 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hartford Township, Licking County
How common are truck crashes in Hartford Township, Licking County?
Licking County has had 1,136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 559 people and killing 46.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hartford Township, Licking County?
US-62 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hartford since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hartford Township, Licking County?
Truck crashes in Licking County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hartford Township, Licking County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Licking County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hartford Township, Licking County compare 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 Hartford Township, Licking County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.