Hanover Township, Ashland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hanover Township, Ashland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hanover Township, Ashland County and Ashland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ashland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 704 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashland County compares with Ohio
Ashland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Ashland County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Ashland County: 1 in 94 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Ashland County has recorded 704 truck crashes since 2015, with 339 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hanover Township, Ashland County since 2015; patterns below come from Ashland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hanover since 2015: SR-3 (2) and SR-39 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Hanover Township, Ashland County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ashland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 253 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| US-250 | 72 |
| US-224 | 31 |
| US-42 | 30 |
| SR-60 | 25 |
| SR-89 | 23 |
| SR-302 | 14 |
Hanover Township, Ashland County at a glance
| Population | 2,425 |
| Land area | 32.5 sq mi |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44842) | $72,737 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44842) | $206,295 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 38 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 49 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | +15% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | -1% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hanover Township, Ashland County
How many truck accidents are there in Hanover Township, Ashland County?
704 truck crashes have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 339 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hanover Township, Ashland County?
February has the most truck crashes in Ashland County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hanover Township, Ashland County?
Since 2015, Ashland County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hanover Township, Ashland County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashland County has 114.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hanover Township, Ashland 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.