Bainbridge, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bainbridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bainbridge 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in 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.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Bainbridge since 2015; patterns below come from Geauga County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-271 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-480 (3), US-422 (3) and CR-4 Auburn Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for Bainbridge fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-271; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Geauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-271 | 5 |
| I-480 | 3 |
| US-422 | 3 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 2 |
| CR-128 Chamberlin Rd | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Mu-South Woodland Rd | 1 |
| SR-306 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
Bainbridge at a glance
| Population | 12,914 |
| Land area | 12.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,033 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44023) | $147,383 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44023) | $436,660 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bainbridge
How common are truck crashes in Bainbridge?
Geauga County has had 462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 29.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bainbridge?
NHTSA data shows I-271 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bainbridge?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Geauga County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bainbridge?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bainbridge compare with Ohio?
Geauga County records 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bainbridge?
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.