Middleton Township, Columbiana County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middleton Township, Columbiana County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middleton 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 runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Columbiana County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.5% in 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.
Middleton 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
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of Middleton 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-4002 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for Middleton Township, Columbiana County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-7 | 2 |
| CR-420 | 1 |
| CR-425 East Liverpool Rd | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-558 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 |
Middleton Township, Columbiana County at a glance
| Population | 3,244 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44441) | $144,412 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44441) | $179,882 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middleton Township, Columbiana County
How many truck accidents are there in Middleton Township, 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 Middleton Township, Columbiana County?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Middleton: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Middleton Township, Columbiana County?
July has the most truck crashes in Columbiana County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Middleton Township, Columbiana County?
Since 2015, Columbiana County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Middleton Township, Columbiana County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbiana County has 36.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Middleton 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.