Chester Township, Geauga County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chester Township, Geauga County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chester Township, Geauga County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Geauga County is lower on 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 462 crashes involving commercial trucks in Geauga County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Chester Township, Geauga County since 2015, this page uses Geauga County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Within this area, I-271 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-44 (3), US-322 (2) and CR-23 Cedar Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for Chester Township, Geauga County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-271, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-271 | 5 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| CR-23 Cedar Rd | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Mu-South Woodland Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-306 | 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 |
Chester Township, Geauga County at a glance
| Population | 9,955 |
| Land area | 23.4 sq mi |
| Density | 426 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44026) | $111,761 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44026) | $325,085 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chester Township, Geauga County
How many truck crashes happen in Chester Township, Geauga County?
Since 2015, 462 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Geauga County (284 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chester Township, Geauga County?
Since 2015, I-271 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chester: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chester Township, Geauga County?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Geauga County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chester Township, Geauga County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Geauga County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chester Township, Geauga County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Geauga County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chester Township, Geauga County?
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.