Orange Township, Carroll County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orange 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.
Carroll County at a glance: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 68 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Orange Township, Carroll County since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-250 leads within 10 miles of Orange with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-11 Antigua Rd (1), SR-151 (1) 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 Orange Township, Carroll County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-250; 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 4 |
| CR-11 Antigua Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-542 | 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 |
Orange Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 1,140 |
| Land area | 26.2 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44639) | $70,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44639) | $76,550 |
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 Orange Township, Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Orange Township, Carroll County?
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 Orange Township, Carroll County?
NHTSA data shows US-250 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orange since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange Township, Carroll County?
The worst month is November: 11.9% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Orange Township, Carroll County?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Orange 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Orange 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.