Aquilla, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aquilla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aquilla and Geauga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Geauga County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 462 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geauga County compares with Ohio
Geauga County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geauga County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Geauga County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Geauga County: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Geauga County has recorded 462 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Aquilla had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Geauga County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-44 leads within 10 miles of Aquilla with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-528 (2), US-322 (2) and CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for Aquilla fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Geauga County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- With 12.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Geauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-528 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| TR-144 Pekin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geauga County) |
|---|---|
| US-0422 | 38 |
| US-422 | 34 |
| SR-0044 | 29 |
| SR-0528 | 26 |
| SR-0087 | 22 |
| SR-44 | 18 |
| SR-306 | 18 |
| US-0322 | 16 |
Aquilla at a glance
| Population | 304 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,068 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44024) | $107,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44024) | $317,540 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geauga 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | -19% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aquilla
How common are truck crashes in Aquilla?
462 truck crashes have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 284 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Aquilla?
Since 2015, SR-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aquilla: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Aquilla?
Truck crashes in Geauga County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Aquilla?
Since 2015, Geauga County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Aquilla compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Geauga County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Aquilla?
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.