Rome Township, Ashtabula County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rome Township, Ashtabula County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rome 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 |
Where it is higher: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Rome 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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 Rome since 2015: SR-45 (1), SR-46 (1) and SR-86 (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 Rome Township, Ashtabula County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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-45 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 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 |
Rome Township, Ashtabula County at a glance
| Population | 1,853 |
| Land area | 23.5 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44085) | $66,136 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44085) | $147,138 |
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 Rome Township, Ashtabula County
How common are truck crashes in Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome Township, Ashtabula County?
Since 2015, Ashtabula County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Rome Township, Ashtabula County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashtabula County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rome 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.