Claridon Township, Marion County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Claridon Township, Marion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Claridon Township, Marion County and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 391 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Ohio
Marion County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Claridon Township, Marion County at a glance: SR-309 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Claridon: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 391 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Claridon Township, Marion County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marion County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-309 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-23 (3), CR-108 Owens Rd E (1) and CR-176 Patton Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Claridon Township, Marion County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-309 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 5 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| CR-108 Owens Rd E | 1 |
| CR-176 Patton Pike | 1 |
| SR-423 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 107 |
| SR-4 | 43 |
| SR-309 | 43 |
| SR-95 | 26 |
| SR-98 | 17 |
| Center St | 17 |
| SR-203 | 15 |
| SR-423 | 12 |
Claridon Township, Marion County at a glance
| Population | 2,866 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43314) | $49,183 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43314) | $135,967 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 2 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +1123% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Claridon Township, Marion County
How many truck accidents are there in Claridon Township, Marion County?
391 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 229 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Claridon Township, Marion County?
SR-309 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Claridon since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Claridon Township, Marion County?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Claridon Township, Marion County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Claridon Township, Marion County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Claridon Township, Marion 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.