St. Albans, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Albans: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Albans 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. Where it is 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
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.
With 2 truck crashes reported in St. Albans since 2015, this page uses Licking County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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 St. Albans since 2015: SR-16 (3), SR-37 (3), US-62 (3), CR-41 Mink St (2) and I-70 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
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 St. Albans 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| CR-41 Mink St | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-162 Worthington Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-661 | 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 |
St. Albans at a glance
| Population | 2,617 |
| Land area | 26.2 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43001) | $93,804 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43001) | $389,650 |
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 St. Albans
How many truck crashes happen in St. Albans?
1,136 truck crashes have been reported in Licking County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 559 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Albans?
Truck crashes in Licking County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. Albans?
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 St. Albans compared 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 St. Albans?
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.