Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashtabula County. They injured 251 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County since 2015; patterns below come from Ashtabula County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
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 Wayne since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-193 (1) and Ts-1177 6th Av (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 Wayne Township, Ashtabula County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-193 | 1 |
| Ts-1177 6th Av | 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 |
Wayne Township, Ashtabula County at a glance
| Population | 659 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44093) | $74,808 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44093) | $203,313 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Ashtabula County
How many truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County?
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashtabula County (251 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Ashtabula County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County?
Since 2015, Ashtabula County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wayne 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne Township, Ashtabula County?
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.