East, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 68 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
East 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%.
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.
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). It is followed by US-30 (2), CR-18 Aurora Rd. (1) and SR-171 (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 East fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- 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 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-18 Aurora Rd. | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 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 |
East at a glance
| Population | 802 |
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Density | 35 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 |
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 East
How many truck crashes happen in East?
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (68 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in East?
SR-9 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in November, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in East 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 East?
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.