Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Geneva-on-the-Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Geneva-on-the-Lake 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 554 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashtabula County since 2015: 251 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Geneva-on-the-Lake since 2015, this page uses Ashtabula County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Geneva-on-the-Lake happened on Griswold Rd (1), I-90 (1), SR-11 (1), SR-45 (1) and SR-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Geneva-on-the-Lake 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ashtabula County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Griswold Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Geneva-on-the-Lake at a glance
| Population | 936 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 392 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44041) | $60,662 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44041) | $175,753 |
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. 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 Geneva-on-the-Lake
How common are truck crashes in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
Ashtabula County has had 554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Ashtabula County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
Since 2015, Ashtabula County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Geneva-on-the-Lake compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashtabula County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
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.