Dresden, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dresden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dresden 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 |
Muskingum County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Dresden at a glance: SR-16 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dresden: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 852 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskingum County since 2015: 395 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Dresden since 2015, this page uses Muskingum County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dresden is SR-16, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 Dresden fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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-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 |
Dresden at a glance
| Population | 1,647 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,289 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43821) | $65,427 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43821) | $184,775 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Dresden
How common are truck crashes in Dresden?
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 Dresden?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dresden since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dresden?
October has the most truck crashes in Muskingum County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dresden?
Since 2015, Muskingum County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Dresden compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Muskingum County has 83.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dresden?
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.