Magnolia, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Magnolia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Magnolia 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Magnolia since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-43 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-627 (2), SR-800 (2) and SR-542 (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 Magnolia fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-43, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-627 | 2 |
| SR-800 | 2 |
| SR-542 | 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 |
Magnolia at a glance
| Population | 1,014 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44643) | $84,773 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44643) | $177,556 |
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. 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 Magnolia
How many truck accidents are there in Magnolia?
Carroll County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Magnolia?
Since 2015, SR-43 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Magnolia: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Magnolia?
November has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Magnolia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Magnolia compare with Ohio?
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 Magnolia?
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.