Saybrook, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saybrook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saybrook 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.
The headline for Ashtabula County: 19.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Ashtabula County has recorded 554 truck crashes since 2015, with 251 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Saybrook 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
The worst month is January with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Saybrook is SR-11, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes 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 Saybrook fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 2 |
| CR-23 Plymouth Rd | 1 |
| Griswold Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-193 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 |
Saybrook at a glance
| Population | 9,620 |
| Land area | 31.8 sq mi |
| Density | 303 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 |
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 Saybrook
How many truck accidents are there in Saybrook?
Ashtabula County has had 554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Saybrook?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saybrook since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Saybrook?
January has the most truck crashes in Ashtabula County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Saybrook?
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 Saybrook compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashtabula County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Saybrook?
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.