Denmark, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Denmark: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Denmark 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
Ashtabula County has recorded 554 truck crashes since 2015, with 251 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Denmark had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ashtabula County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Denmark is SR-11, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-23 Plymouth Rd (1), I-90 (1) and SR-193 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Denmark fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-11 | 3 |
| CR-23 Plymouth Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-193 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Denmark at a glance
| Population | 816 |
| Land area | 24.3 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44047) | $60,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44047) | $199,221 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Denmark
How common are truck crashes in Denmark?
Ashtabula County has had 554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Denmark?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Denmark since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Denmark?
Truck crashes in Ashtabula County peak in January, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Denmark?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Ashtabula County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Denmark compare with Ohio?
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 Denmark?
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.