Richmond Township, Ashtabula County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richmond 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 runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ashtabula County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Richmond since 2015: SR-11 (2), Ts-1177 6th Av (1) and US-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Richmond Township, Ashtabula County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashtabula County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Ts-1177 6th Av | 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 |
Richmond Township, Ashtabula County at a glance
| Population | 1,000 |
| Land area | 25.3 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44003) | $56,429 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44003) | $146,643 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richmond Township, Ashtabula County
How many truck accidents are there in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County?
Ashtabula County has had 554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County?
Truck crashes in Ashtabula County peak in January, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Ashtabula County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Richmond 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County?
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.