Cass Township, Muskingum County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass Township, Muskingum County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cass Township, Muskingum County and Muskingum County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muskingum County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 852 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muskingum County compares with Ohio
Muskingum County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskingum County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Muskingum County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cass Township, Muskingum County at a glance: SR-16 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Cass: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Muskingum County has recorded 852 truck crashes since 2015, with 395 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Cass Township, Muskingum County since 2015, this page uses Muskingum County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of Cass with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Cass Township, Muskingum County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Muskingum County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskingum County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 458 |
| SR-146 | 35 |
| SR-60 | 32 |
| US-22 | 31 |
| SR-83 | 15 |
| I-70 Hw | 15 |
| SR-16 | 14 |
| US-40 | 14 |
Cass Township, Muskingum County at a glance
| Population | 1,792 |
| Land area | 28.3 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43842) | $73,328 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskingum 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 | 4 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +1007% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 67 | +51% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 68 | +2% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cass Township, Muskingum County
How many truck accidents are there in Cass Township, Muskingum County?
852 truck crashes have been reported in Muskingum County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 395 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cass Township, Muskingum County?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cass: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cass Township, Muskingum County?
October has the most truck crashes in Muskingum County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cass Township, Muskingum County?
Since 2015, Muskingum County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Cass Township, Muskingum County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Muskingum County has 83.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cass Township, Muskingum County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.