Orange Township, Ashland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange Township, Ashland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orange 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. Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 704 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashland County since 2015: 339 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Orange Township, Ashland County since 2015; patterns below come from Ashland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Orange is I-71, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-224 (3), US-250 (2) and US-42 (2).
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 Orange Township, Ashland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 4 |
| US-224 | 3 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Orange Township, Ashland County at a glance
| Population | 2,570 |
| Land area | 37.8 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orange Township, Ashland County
How common are truck crashes in Orange Township, Ashland County?
704 truck crashes have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 339 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Orange Township, Ashland County?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orange since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orange Township, Ashland County?
February has the most truck crashes in Ashland County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Orange 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 Orange Township, Ashland County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashland County has 114.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Orange Township, Ashland County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.