Lake Mohawk, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Mohawk: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Mohawk 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 runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Lake Mohawk 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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake Mohawk since 2015: SR-43 (3), SR-9 (3), CR-11 Antigua Rd (1), SR-171 (1) and SR-542 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Lake Mohawk fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 8.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment 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-43 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| CR-11 Antigua Rd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-542 | 1 |
| SR-800 | 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 |
Lake Mohawk at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44644) | $64,637 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44644) | $232,495 |
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 Lake Mohawk
How common are truck crashes in Lake Mohawk?
Carroll County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake Mohawk?
November has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Mohawk?
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 Lake Mohawk compared 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 Lake Mohawk?
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.