Huntsburg, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huntsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huntsburg 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Geauga County at a glance: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Geauga County has recorded 462 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Huntsburg 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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, SR-528 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-44 (2), CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd (1) and SR-166 (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 Huntsburg fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-528 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- With 12.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-528 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| US-322 | 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 |
Huntsburg at a glance
| Population | 3,650 |
| Land area | 23.7 sq mi |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44046) | $80,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44046) | $224,386 |
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 Huntsburg
How many truck accidents are there in Huntsburg?
Geauga County has had 462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Huntsburg?
SR-528 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Huntsburg since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Huntsburg?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Geauga County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Huntsburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Geauga County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Huntsburg compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geauga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Huntsburg?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.