Perrysville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perrysville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perrysville 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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
Since 2015, 704 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashland County. They injured 339 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Perrysville 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.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of Perrysville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (2), 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 Perrysville fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| 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 |
Perrysville at a glance
| Population | 731 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 919 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44864) | $66,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44864) | $164,060 |
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. 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 Perrysville
How many truck accidents are there in Perrysville?
Since 2015, 704 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashland County (339 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Perrysville?
I-71 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Perrysville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Perrysville?
February has the most truck crashes in Ashland County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Perrysville?
Since 2015, Ashland County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Perrysville compare with Ohio?
Ashland County records 114.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Perrysville?
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.