South Russell, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Russell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Russell 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.
The headline for Geauga County: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Geauga County has recorded 462 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in South Russell 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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
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 South Russell is I-271, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-422 (3), CR-4 Auburn Rd (2) and SR-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for South Russell fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Look at alternatives to I-271 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 6 |
| US-422 | 3 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| Mu-South Woodland Rd | 1 |
| SR-306 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 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 |
South Russell at a glance
| Population | 3,923 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,031 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 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Russell
How many truck accidents are there in South Russell?
Since 2015, 462 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Geauga County (284 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Russell?
NHTSA data shows I-271 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Russell since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Russell?
Truck crashes in Geauga County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Russell?
Since 2015, Geauga County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Russell compared 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 South Russell?
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.