Sheffield Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheffield Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheffield Township 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.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sheffield Township 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%).
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sheffield since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (3), SR-11 (3), CR-23 Plymouth Rd (1), Griswold Rd (1) and SR-193 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Sheffield Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashtabula County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| CR-23 Plymouth Rd | 1 |
| Griswold Rd | 1 |
| SR-193 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Sheffield Township at a glance
| Population | 1,490 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 64 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheffield Township
How common are truck crashes in Sheffield Township?
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashtabula County (251 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sheffield Township?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Ashtabula County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sheffield Township?
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 Sheffield Township compared with Ohio?
Ashtabula County records 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sheffield Township?
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.