Clay Township, Muskingum County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Muskingum County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Clay Township, Muskingum County at a glance: SR-555 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 852 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Muskingum County. They injured 395 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Clay Township, Muskingum County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Muskingum County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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-555 leads within 10 miles of Clay with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-6 Old River Rd (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-37 (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 Clay Township, Muskingum County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-555 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 Muskingum County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-555 | 2 |
| CR-6 Old River Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-22 | 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 |
Clay Township, Muskingum County at a glance
| Population | 955 |
| Land area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43777) | $53,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43777) | $134,120 |
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 Clay Township, Muskingum County
How common are truck crashes in Clay Township, Muskingum County?
Muskingum County has had 852 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 395 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clay Township, Muskingum County?
SR-555 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clay since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clay Township, Muskingum County?
Truck crashes in Muskingum County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clay Township, Muskingum County?
Since 2015, Muskingum County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clay Township, Muskingum County compare with Ohio?
Muskingum County records 83.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay Township, Muskingum 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.