Center Township, Columbiana County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Columbiana County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Columbiana County and Columbiana County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbiana County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Ohio, Columbiana County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbiana County. They injured 208 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Center Township, Columbiana County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Columbiana County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-420 (1), CR-425 East Liverpool Rd (1), SR-164 (1), SR-344 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Columbiana County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Columbiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-420 | 1 |
| CR-425 East Liverpool Rd | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-344 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Center Township, Columbiana County at a glance
| Population | 5,693 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44432) | $61,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44432) | $138,434 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Columbiana County
How common are truck crashes in Center Township, Columbiana County?
434 truck crashes have been reported in Columbiana County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 208 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Center Township, Columbiana County?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Columbiana County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Township, Columbiana County?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbiana County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Center Township, Columbiana County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbiana County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Center Township, Columbiana 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.