Colebrook, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colebrook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colebrook and Ashtabula County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ashtabula County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 554 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashtabula County compares with Ohio
Ashtabula County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashtabula County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashtabula County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ashtabula County: 19.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashtabula County. They injured 251 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Colebrook since 2015; patterns below come from Ashtabula County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
19.9% 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 Colebrook since 2015: SR-193 (1), SR-45 (1) and SR-88 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Colebrook fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 19.9% 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
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 Ashtabula County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-193 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashtabula County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 90 | 110 |
| Ir 0090 | 100 |
| Ir 00090 | 31 |
| SR-0011 | 28 |
| SR-11 | 25 |
| SR-45 | 16 |
| US-20 | 15 |
| US-0006 | 14 |
Colebrook at a glance
| Population | 1,113 |
| Land area | 24.6 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44076) | $52,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44076) | $164,070 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashtabula 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 | 20 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 44 | +125% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 54 | +24% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 40 | -26% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colebrook
How common are truck crashes in Colebrook?
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashtabula County (251 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Colebrook?
January has the most truck crashes in Ashtabula County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Colebrook?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Ashtabula County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does Colebrook compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Ashtabula County records 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Colebrook?
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.