Clayton Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clayton Township and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Ohio
Perry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Perry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Perry County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.9%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 95 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clayton Township since 2015, this page uses Perry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Clayton happened on SR-13 (2), SR-555 (2), SR-37 (1) and US-22 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 6.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Clayton Township fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-555 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-93 | 10 |
| SR-37 | 9 |
| SR-204 | 7 |
| SR-668 | 6 |
| SR-345 | 5 |
| US-22 | 5 |
| Cr 6 | 4 |
Clayton Township at a glance
| Population | 1,573 |
| Land area | 31.0 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43764) | $62,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43764) | $161,714 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +266% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | -2% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clayton Township
How common are truck crashes in Clayton Township?
Perry County has had 95 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clayton Township?
The worst month is September: 13.7% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clayton Township?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clayton Township compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clayton Township?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.