ZIP 45341 (Medway, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45341: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Clark County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 45341 at a glance: 2.1× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45341 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.8 vs 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 502 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
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: I-75 (5), CR-74 Needmore Rd (2) and CR-87 Webster St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45341 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 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 45341 at a glance
| Population | 3,639 |
| Density | 219 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,470 |
| Median home value | $106,370 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45341
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45341?
1,160 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 502 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45341?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45341: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45341?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45341?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45341 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 72.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45341?
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.