Norwich Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norwich Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norwich Village 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Norwich Village: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Norwich: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 852 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskingum County since 2015: 395 people were injured and 28 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Norwich Village 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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Norwich is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-22 (2), SR-146 (1) and SR-209 (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 Norwich Village fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muskingum County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-209 | 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 |
Norwich Village at a glance
| Population | 98 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,273 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43767) | $75,580 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43767) | $198,429 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norwich Village
How common are truck crashes in Norwich Village?
Muskingum County has had 852 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 395 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Norwich Village?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Norwich: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Norwich Village?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Muskingum County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Norwich Village?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muskingum County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Norwich Village compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 83.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muskingum County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Norwich Village?
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.