Malvern, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Malvern: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Malvern 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Carroll County is lower on injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Malvern had 5 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Malvern since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-43 (3), SR-9 (3), US-30 (2), CR-18 Aurora Rd. (1) and SR-171 (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 Malvern fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-18 Aurora Rd. | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-542 | 1 |
| SR-800 | 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 |
Malvern at a glance
| Population | 1,096 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,505 per 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 |
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 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 Malvern
How common are truck crashes in Malvern?
Carroll County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Malvern?
The worst month is November: 11.9% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Malvern?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Malvern compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 50.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Malvern?
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.