Claridon Township, Geauga County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Claridon Township, Geauga County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Claridon 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 |
Geauga County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Geauga County at a glance: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 462 crashes involving commercial trucks in Geauga County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Claridon Township, Geauga County since 2015; patterns below come from Geauga County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Claridon since 2015: SR-44 (3), SR-528 (3), US-322 (2), CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd (1) and CR-4 Auburn Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 Claridon Township, Geauga County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
Claridon Township, Geauga County at a glance
| Population | 3,110 |
| Land area | 22.3 sq mi |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
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 Claridon Township, Geauga County
How many truck crashes happen in Claridon Township, Geauga County?
462 truck crashes have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 284 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Claridon 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 Claridon Township, Geauga County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Geauga County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Claridon Township, Geauga County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geauga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Claridon Township, Geauga 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.