ZIP 45316 (Clifton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45316: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 1,160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Ohio
Clark County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Clark County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Clark County at a glance: 12.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 1,160 truck crashes since 2015, with 502 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.2%).
Road surface: 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-72 (2), CR-314 New Carlisle Pi (1) and CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45316 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 12.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 Jasper Rd | 1 |
| CR-506 Kenton St | 1 |
| CR-94 Wilberforce Clifton Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| TR-214 Bird Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 757 |
| SR-41 | 30 |
| US-68 | 29 |
| US-40 | 26 |
| SR-4 | 26 |
| Ir 675 | 20 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 15 |
ZIP 45316 at a glance
| Population | 141 |
| Density | 420 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,125 |
| Median home value | $230,375 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 75 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 73 | -3% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 92 | +26% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 96 | +5% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 75 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 96. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45316
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45316?
1,160 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 502 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45316?
I-70 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45316 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45316?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45316?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45316 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 72.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45316?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.