Lee Township, Carroll County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lee 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.
The headline for Carroll County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 159 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lee Township, Carroll County since 2015; patterns below come from Carroll County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-9 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-4 Miller Station Rd (1), SR-171 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Lee Township, Carroll County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| CR-4 Miller Station Rd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Lee Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 1,019 |
| Land area | 31.6 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43903) | $73,281 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43903) | $131,806 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lee Township, Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Lee Township, Carroll County?
Carroll County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lee Township, Carroll County?
Since 2015, SR-9 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lee: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lee Township, Carroll County?
The worst month is November: 11.9% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lee Township, Carroll County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does Lee Township, Carroll County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Carroll County records 50.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lee Township, Carroll County?
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.