Clarksburg, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarksburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarksburg and Ross County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ross County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 567 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ross County compares with Ohio
Ross County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ross County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ross County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Ross County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ross County: February worst month: 12.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Ross County has recorded 567 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Clarksburg had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ross County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Clarksburg happened on CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd (1), US-23 (1) and US-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Clarksburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ross County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 207 |
| US-23 | 134 |
| US-50 | 39 |
| SR-159 | 30 |
| SR-104 | 15 |
| Bridge St | 10 |
| Cr 205 | 7 |
| Cr 550 | 6 |
Clarksburg at a glance
| Population | 400 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,516 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43115) | $94,265 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43115) | $179,899 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ross 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 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +1062% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +14% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +25% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 47 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, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarksburg
How many truck accidents are there in Clarksburg?
567 truck crashes have been reported in Ross County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 223 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clarksburg?
The worst month is February: 12.9% of truck crashes in Ross County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clarksburg?
Since 2015, Ross County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clarksburg compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ross County has 63.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clarksburg?
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.