Augusta, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Augusta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Augusta and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 159 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Ohio
Carroll County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Carroll County is lower on injuries per crash. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carroll County: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 159 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Augusta had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Carroll County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-9 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-43 (2), CR-18 Aurora Rd. (1) and SR-171 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Augusta fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| CR-18 Aurora Rd. | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 27 |
| SR-39 | 18 |
| SR-9 | 18 |
| SR-183 | 13 |
| SR-332 | 9 |
| SR-171 | 8 |
| SR-164 | 4 |
| Canton Nw Rd | 3 |
Augusta at a glance
| Population | 1,474 |
| Land area | 27.8 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 48 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | -78% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +51% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -23% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Augusta
How many truck crashes happen in Augusta?
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (68 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Augusta?
Since 2015, SR-9 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Augusta: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Augusta?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in November, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Augusta?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Augusta compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 50.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Augusta?
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.