Carrollton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carrollton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carrollton 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Carroll County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Carrollton had 11 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
Truck crashes peak in November (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of Carrollton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-43 (2), CR-11 Antigua Rd (1) and CR-18 Aurora Rd. (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Carrollton fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.9% 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 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-11 Antigua Rd | 1 |
| CR-18 Aurora Rd. | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-542 | 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 |
Carrollton at a glance
| Population | 3,060 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,112 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44615) | $63,793 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44615) | $182,415 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carrollton
How common are truck crashes in Carrollton?
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (68 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Carrollton?
Since 2015, SR-9 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carrollton: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carrollton?
November has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carrollton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Carrollton compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 50.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Carrollton?
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.