Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plymouth 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashtabula County. They injured 251 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Plymouth 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
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.
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
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of Plymouth with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashtabula County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-193 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 |
Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County at a glance
| Population | 1,885 |
| Land area | 22.3 sq mi |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44004) | $51,034 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44004) | $128,999 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County
How many truck crashes happen in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County?
Ashtabula County has had 554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plymouth since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County?
January has the most truck crashes in Ashtabula County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Ashtabula County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ashtabula County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County?
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.