Marne, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marne 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.
What stands out in Licking County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Marne since 2015; patterns below come from Licking County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of Marne with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-79 (3), I-70 (1) and N 21st St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (26% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Marne fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Licking County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-79 | 3 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| N 21st St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| TR-557 Mt Vernon Ave | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Marne at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43056) | $80,014 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43056) | $254,783 |
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. 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 Marne
How common are truck crashes in Marne?
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 Marne?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marne: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marne?
Truck crashes in Licking County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marne?
Since 2015, Licking County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marne 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 Marne?
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.