Pataskala, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pataskala: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pataskala 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Licking County: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 26% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Licking County. They injured 559 people and killed 46.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Pataskala had 34 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
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pataskala is I-70, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-270 (7), SR-16 (6) and CR-41 Mink St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is June, with 26% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Pataskala fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-270 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 6 |
| CR-41 Mink St | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-162 Worthington Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| TR-169 Taylor Rd | 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 |
Pataskala at a glance
| Population | 18,493 |
| Land area | 29.0 sq mi |
| Density | 639 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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pataskala
How many truck accidents are there in Pataskala?
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 Pataskala?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pataskala since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pataskala?
Truck crashes in Licking County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pataskala?
Since 2015, Licking County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pataskala 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 Pataskala?
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.