Hopewell Township, Licking County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopewell Township, Licking County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hopewell 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Licking County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on 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.
Hopewell 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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hopewell since 2015: I-70 (3), SR-16 (3), US-40 (3), SR-13 (1) and SR-146 (1). No single road stands out.
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Hopewell Township, Licking County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Licking County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
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 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 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 |
Hopewell Township, Licking County at a glance
| Population | 1,426 |
| Land area | 25.2 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
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 Hopewell Township, Licking County
How common are truck crashes in Hopewell Township, Licking County?
Licking County has had 1,136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 559 people and killing 46.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hopewell Township, Licking County?
October has the most truck crashes in Licking County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hopewell 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 Hopewell Township, Licking County compare with Ohio?
Licking County records 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hopewell Township, Licking County?
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.