Clinton Township, Shelby County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton Township, Shelby County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton Township, Shelby County and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 574 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Ohio
Shelby County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Shelby County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share 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 Shelby County: 14.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 574 truck crashes since 2015, with 292 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Clinton Township, Shelby County since 2015; patterns below come from Shelby County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1), CR-25A (1) and CR-26 Millcreek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Clinton Township, Shelby County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-589 | 1 |
| SR-705 | 1 |
| TR-46 Ciscco Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 357 |
| SR-47 | 19 |
| SR-29 | 17 |
| SR-00029 | 11 |
| SR-274 | 8 |
| Michigan St | 8 |
| Kuther Rd | 6 |
| SR-00066 | 6 |
Clinton Township, Shelby County at a glance
| Population | 20,116 |
| Land area | 16.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,216 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +858% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +54% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 45 | -3% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton Township, Shelby County
How many truck crashes happen in Clinton Township, Shelby County?
Shelby County has had 574 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clinton Township, Shelby County?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clinton Township, Shelby County?
December has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clinton Township, Shelby County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Clinton Township, Shelby County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 100.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clinton Township, Shelby County?
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.