Knox Township, Vinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Knox Township, Vinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Knox 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 |
Vinton 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 Vinton County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Vinton County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Knox Township, Vinton County since 2015, this page uses Vinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.3%.
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Knox happened on US-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Knox Township, Vinton County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vinton County.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 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 |
Knox Township, Vinton County at a glance
| Population | 522 |
| Land area | 24.9 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45710) | $80,170 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45710) | $179,112 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Knox Township, Vinton County
How many truck crashes happen in Knox Township, Vinton County?
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vinton County (23 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Knox Township, Vinton County?
Truck crashes in Vinton County peak in May, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Knox Township, Vinton County?
Since 2015, Vinton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Knox Township, Vinton County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Vinton County records 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Knox 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.