Middlefield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middlefield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middlefield 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 462 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Geauga County. They injured 284 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Middlefield since 2015, this page uses Geauga County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Middlefield is SR-528, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-44 (2), US-422 (2) and CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for Middlefield fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-528, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-528 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 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 |
Middlefield at a glance
| Population | 2,749 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 814 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44062) | $73,960 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44062) | $210,403 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middlefield
How many truck accidents are there in Middlefield?
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 Middlefield?
Since 2015, SR-528 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Middlefield: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Middlefield?
Truck crashes in Geauga County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Middlefield?
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 Middlefield compare with Ohio?
Geauga County records 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Middlefield?
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.