Unity, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Unity: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Unity 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. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Columbiana County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.5% for 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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Unity since 2015; patterns below come from Columbiana County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-7 (2), CR-420 (1) and I-680 (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 Unity fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-420 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-558 | 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 |
Unity at a glance
| Population | 9,486 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 268 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44413) | $50,999 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44413) | $132,832 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Unity
How common are truck crashes in Unity?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbiana County (208 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Unity?
I-76 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Unity since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Unity?
July has the most truck crashes in Columbiana County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Unity?
Since 2015, Columbiana County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Unity 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 Unity?
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.