Thompson Township, Geauga County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thompson Township, Geauga County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thompson 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 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.
Geauga County at a glance: 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 0 truck crashes reported in Thompson Township, Geauga County 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
SR-528 leads within 10 miles of Thompson with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-117 Perry Park Rd (1), SR-166 (1) and SR-608 (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 Thompson Township, Geauga County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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
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 | 2 |
| CR-117 Perry Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 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 |
Thompson Township, Geauga County at a glance
| Population | 2,154 |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44086) | $92,143 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44086) | $282,391 |
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 Thompson Township, Geauga County
How common are truck crashes in Thompson Township, Geauga County?
462 truck crashes have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 284 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Thompson Township, Geauga County?
NHTSA data shows SR-528 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thompson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Thompson Township, Geauga County?
Truck crashes in Geauga County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Thompson Township, Geauga County?
Since 2015, Geauga County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Thompson Township, Geauga County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Geauga County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Thompson Township, Geauga County?
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.