Hebron, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hebron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hebron 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. It stands out for 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
Police reported 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Licking County since 2015: 559 people were injured and 46 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Hebron had 14 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
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of Hebron with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-37 (3), US-40 (3) and I-70 (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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hebron fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, 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
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 Licking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| N 21st St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| Ts-142 Silver St | 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 |
Hebron at a glance
| Population | 2,406 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 813 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43025) | $87,381 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43025) | $283,401 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Hebron
How many truck crashes happen in Hebron?
1,136 truck crashes have been reported in Licking County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 559 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hebron?
SR-16 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hebron since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hebron?
October has the most truck crashes in Licking County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hebron?
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 Hebron compared with Ohio?
Licking County records 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hebron?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.