Lake Township, Ashland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Township, Ashland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake 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 |
Ashland County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ashland County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lake Township, Ashland County since 2015, this page uses Ashland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-226 (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Lake Township, Ashland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ashland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-226 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| 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 |
Lake Township, Ashland County at a glance
| Population | 734 |
| Land area | 20.1 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44638) | $64,318 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44638) | $198,089 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Township, Ashland County
How common are truck crashes in Lake Township, Ashland County?
Ashland County has had 704 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 339 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lake Township, Ashland County?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake Township, Ashland County?
Truck crashes in Ashland County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Township, Ashland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Ashland County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lake Township, Ashland County compared with Ohio?
Ashland County records 114.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake 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.