Clay Township, Scioto County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Scioto County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay Township, Scioto County and Scioto County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scioto County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 268 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scioto County compares with Ohio
Scioto County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scioto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scioto County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Scioto County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Scioto County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 268 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scioto County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clay Township, Scioto County since 2015, this page uses Scioto County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Clay happened on SR-104 (2), SR-73 (2), US-23 (2), SR-522 (1) and SR-852 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 6.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Clay Township, Scioto County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020 and 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scioto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-522 | 1 |
| SR-852 | 1 |
| Ts-Madeline Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scioto County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 28 |
| US-23 | 28 |
| SR-73 | 24 |
| SR-104 | 14 |
| SR-823 | 13 |
| SR-140 | 10 |
| Gallia St | 10 |
| SR-139 | 9 |
Clay Township, Scioto County at a glance
| Population | 3,434 |
| Land area | 21.6 sq mi |
| Density | 159 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45662) | $36,504 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45662) | $108,441 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scioto 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 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +513% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | +26% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | -35% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay Township, Scioto County
How common are truck crashes in Clay Township, Scioto County?
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scioto County (150 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clay Township, Scioto County?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Scioto County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clay Township, Scioto County?
Since 2015, Scioto County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clay Township, Scioto County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scioto County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay Township, Scioto 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.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.