Hopewell Township, Perry County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopewell Township, Perry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hopewell Township, Perry County 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 |
Perry County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Perry County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.9%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 95 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perry County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hopewell Township, Perry County 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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hopewell is I-70, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-13 (1), US-22 (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Hopewell Township, Perry County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Hopewell Township, Perry County at a glance
| Population | 2,589 |
| Land area | 37.6 sq mi |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43739) | $99,120 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43739) | $292,765 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hopewell Township, Perry County
How many truck crashes happen in Hopewell Township, Perry County?
Perry County has had 95 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hopewell Township, Perry County?
I-70 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hopewell since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hopewell Township, Perry County?
The worst month is September: 13.7% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hopewell Township, Perry County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Hopewell Township, Perry County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Perry County records 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hopewell Township, Perry 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.