Perry Township, Carroll County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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 runs above Ohio on 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
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Perry Township, Carroll County 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%.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-11 Antigua Rd (1), CR-4 Miller Station Rd (1), SR-151 (1), SR-542 (1) and US-250 (1).
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 Perry Township, Carroll County 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-11 Antigua Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Miller Station Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-542 | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 |
Perry Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 889 |
| Land area | 27.8 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43988) | $67,174 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43988) | $119,189 |
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 Perry Township, Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Perry Township, Carroll County?
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (68 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry Township, Carroll County?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in November, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Perry Township, Carroll County?
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 Perry Township, Carroll County compared 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 Perry Township, Carroll County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.