Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County 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.
The headline for Ashtabula County: 19.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in 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.
Monroe Township, Ashtabula County 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
19.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (2), SR-11 (2), CR-23 Plymouth Rd (1), SR-193 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Ashtabula County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashtabula County.
- With 19.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| CR-23 Plymouth Rd | 1 |
| SR-193 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Monroe Township, Ashtabula County at a glance
| Population | 2,133 |
| Land area | 38.3 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44048) | $78,690 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44048) | $178,597 |
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. 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 Monroe Township, Ashtabula County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County?
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 Monroe Township, Ashtabula County?
Truck crashes in Ashtabula County peak in January, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County?
Since 2015, Ashtabula County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County compare 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 Monroe Township, Ashtabula County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.