Wayne Township, Muskingum County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Muskingum County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 |
Muskingum County has lower values than Ohio for 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.
Wayne Township, Muskingum County at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Township, Muskingum County since 2015; patterns below come from Muskingum County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across 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
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Wayne with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-22 (2), US-40 (2) and Adair St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Muskingum County 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| Adair St | 1 |
| CR-6 Old River Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Wayne Township, Muskingum County at a glance
| Population | 4,944 |
| Land area | 24.2 sq mi |
| Density | 204 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43734) | $113,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43734) | $222,072 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Wayne Township, Muskingum County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Township, Muskingum County?
Since 2015, 852 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Muskingum County (395 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wayne Township, Muskingum County?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne 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 Wayne Township, Muskingum County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Muskingum County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wayne 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 Wayne 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.