Monroe Township, Licking County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Licking County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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 more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (26%).
Overview
Police reported 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Licking County since 2015: 559 people were injured and 46 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Monroe Township, Licking County since 2015; patterns below come from Licking County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-41 Mink St (2), US-36 (2) and CR-162 Worthington Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (26% of them).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Licking County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-162 Worthington Rd | 1 |
| CR-30 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 |
Monroe Township, Licking County at a glance
| Population | 8,012 |
| Land area | 26.8 sq mi |
| Density | 299 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43031) | $110,930 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43031) | $387,108 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Licking County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Licking County?
Since 2015, 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Licking County (559 injured, 46 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Monroe Township, Licking County?
US-62 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe Township, Licking County?
October has the most truck crashes in Licking County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe Township, Licking County?
Since 2015, Licking County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Monroe Township, Licking County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Licking County has 50.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monroe 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.