Elk Township, Vinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elk Township, Vinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elk Township, Vinton County and Vinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vinton County compares with Ohio
Vinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Vinton County is lower 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).
Vinton County at a glance: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vinton County. They injured 23 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Elk Township, Vinton County since 2015; patterns below come from Vinton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-93 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 9.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Elk Township, Vinton County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-93, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Vinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 3 |
| CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 25 |
| SR-93 | 9 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| Cr 12 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-677 | 2 |
| SR-683 | 2 |
Elk Township, Vinton County at a glance
| Population | 3,191 |
| Land area | 37.9 sq mi |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45651) | $56,294 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45651) | $174,473 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vinton 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1025% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -10% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elk Township, Vinton County
How many truck crashes happen in Elk Township, Vinton County?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Vinton County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 23 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elk Township, Vinton County?
Since 2015, SR-93 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elk: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elk Township, Vinton County?
Truck crashes in Vinton County peak in May, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elk Township, Vinton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Vinton County since 2015 (9.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Elk Township, Vinton County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Vinton County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elk Township, Vinton 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.