Perry Township, Muskingum County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Muskingum County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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.
Perry Township, Muskingum County at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry: 5 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 3 truck crashes reported in Perry Township, Muskingum County since 2015, this page uses Muskingum County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-22 (2), Adair St (1) and SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Perry Township, Muskingum County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muskingum County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| Adair St | 1 |
| 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 |
Perry Township, Muskingum County at a glance
| Population | 2,763 |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Density | 108 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. 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 Perry Township, Muskingum County
How many truck crashes happen in Perry Township, Muskingum County?
852 truck crashes have been reported in Muskingum County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 395 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Perry Township, Muskingum County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perry 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 Perry Township, Muskingum County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muskingum County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Perry Township, Muskingum County compared with Ohio?
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 Perry 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.