Trumbull, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trumbull: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trumbull 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
Ashtabula County has recorded 554 truck crashes since 2015, with 251 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Trumbull since 2015, this page uses Ashtabula County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
Road surface: 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-166 (1), SR-45 (1) and SR-46 (1).
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 Trumbull fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-84 | 2 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 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 |
Trumbull at a glance
| Population | 1,346 |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44084) | $73,288 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44084) | $209,122 |
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 Trumbull
How many truck crashes happen in Trumbull?
Ashtabula County has had 554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Trumbull?
NHTSA data shows SR-84 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trumbull since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Trumbull?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Ashtabula County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Trumbull?
Since 2015, Ashtabula County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Trumbull compare with Ohio?
Ashtabula County records 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Trumbull?
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.