Parkman, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parkman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parkman 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. Where it is 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
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 2 truck crashes were reported in Parkman since 2015; patterns below come from Geauga County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
12.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-422 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd (1), CR-4 Auburn Rd (1) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Parkman fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-422, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Geauga County.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 2 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| US-0422 | 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 |
Parkman at a glance
| Population | 4,450 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 6,232 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 |
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 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 Parkman
How many truck crashes happen in Parkman?
462 truck crashes have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 284 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Parkman?
Since 2015, US-422 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parkman: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Parkman?
Truck crashes in Geauga County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Parkman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Geauga County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Parkman compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geauga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Parkman?
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.