Hartsgrove, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartsgrove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartsgrove 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.
What stands out in Ashtabula County: 19.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Ashtabula County has recorded 554 truck crashes since 2015, with 251 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hartsgrove since 2015; patterns below come from Ashtabula County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-528 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-166 (1), SR-45 (1) and SR-608 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Hartsgrove fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-528 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-528 | 2 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| US-322 | 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 |
Hartsgrove at a glance
| Population | 1,602 |
| Land area | 24.8 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44099) | $92,895 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44099) | $228,558 |
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 Hartsgrove
How common are truck crashes in Hartsgrove?
554 truck crashes have been reported in Ashtabula County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 251 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hartsgrove?
SR-528 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hartsgrove since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hartsgrove?
Truck crashes in Ashtabula County peak in January, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hartsgrove?
Since 2015, Ashtabula County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hartsgrove 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 Hartsgrove?
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.