Jefferson Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Village 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 stands out for higher 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson Village since 2015; patterns below come from Ashtabula County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of Jefferson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-23 Plymouth Rd (1), Griswold Rd (1) and I-90 (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 Jefferson Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 19.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| Griswold Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 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 |
Jefferson Village at a glance
| Population | 3,188 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,279 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Village
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Village?
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashtabula County (251 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jefferson Village?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Village?
January has the most truck crashes in Ashtabula County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Village?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ashtabula County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Village compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ashtabula County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson Village?
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.