Knox Township, Columbiana County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Knox Township, Columbiana County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Knox 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 |
Columbiana County has lower values than Ohio for 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).
What stands out in Columbiana County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Columbiana County has recorded 434 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Knox Township, Columbiana County since 2015, this page uses Columbiana County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Knox happened on SR-14 (2), SR-165 (2), SR-183 (1), SR-534 (1) and US-30 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Knox Township, Columbiana County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| SR-534 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 |
Knox Township, Columbiana County at a glance
| Population | 3,934 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44634) | $80,136 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44634) | $180,555 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Knox Township, Columbiana County
How many truck crashes happen in Knox Township, Columbiana County?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbiana County (208 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Knox 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.