Columbiana County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbiana County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbiana County compares with Ohio
Columbiana County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbiana County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Columbiana County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Columbiana County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbiana County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
8.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads in Columbiana County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-420 (1), CR-425 East Liverpool Rd (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for Columbiana County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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 Columbiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Columbiana County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-420 | 1 |
| CR-425 East Liverpool Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-344 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-558 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbiana County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 28 |
| US-30 | 19 |
| SR-7 | 17 |
| SR-0007 | 16 |
| SR-0011 | 15 |
| SR-45 | 15 |
| SR-11 | 14 |
| SR-0172 | 14 |
Columbiana County at a glance
| Population | 99,823 |
| Land area | 531.9 sq mi |
| Density | 188 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,813 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbiana 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 | 28 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +56% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | -25% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Columbiana County
ZIP codes in Columbiana County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Columbiana County
How many truck crashes happen in Columbiana County?
Columbiana County has had 434 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Columbiana County?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Columbiana County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Columbiana County?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Columbiana County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Columbiana County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Columbiana County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Columbiana County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbiana County has 36.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Columbiana 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.