Center Township, Carroll County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Carroll County 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 |
Carroll County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Carroll County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Center Township, Carroll County since 2015; patterns below come from Carroll County as a whole.
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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Center is SR-9, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-43 (2), CR-11 Antigua Rd (1) and CR-18 Aurora Rd. (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Carroll County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
Center Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 4,396 |
| Land area | 14.8 sq mi |
| Density | 297 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 Center Township, Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Center Township, Carroll County?
Carroll County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Center Township, Carroll County?
NHTSA data shows SR-9 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center Township, Carroll County?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in November, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Township, Carroll County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Carroll County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 50.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Center Township, Carroll County?
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.