Clinton Township, Wayne County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton Township, Wayne County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton Township, Wayne County and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 918 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Ohio
Wayne County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Wayne County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Clinton Township, Wayne County: US-250 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 918 truck crashes since 2015, with 385 people injured and 32 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Clinton Township, Wayne County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wayne County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-250 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-3 (3), SR-39 (2) and SR-226 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Clinton Township, Wayne County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-250; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| SR-226 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 121 |
| Ir 71 | 117 |
| US-0250 | 80 |
| SR-0585 | 57 |
| SR-0083 | 33 |
| SR-0057 | 33 |
| SR-0003 | 24 |
| SR-0021 | 24 |
Clinton Township, Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 3,171 |
| Land area | 27.7 sq mi |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44676) | $75,738 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44676) | $179,979 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 10 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +643% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 70 | -15% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 70. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton Township, Wayne County
How many truck accidents are there in Clinton Township, Wayne County?
Wayne County has had 918 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 32.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clinton Township, Wayne County?
NHTSA data shows US-250 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clinton Township, Wayne County?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clinton Township, Wayne County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clinton Township, Wayne County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 67.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clinton Township, Wayne 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.