Mahoning County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mahoning County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Mahoning County compares with Ohio
Mahoning County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahoning County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahoning County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Mahoning County has lower values than Ohio for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Mahoning County at a glance: I-76 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes in Mahoning County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mahoning County. They injured 735 people and killed 61.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Mahoning County is I-76, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (6), SR-165 (2) and SR-534 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mahoning County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahoning County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-76; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mahoning County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mahoning County) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 10 |
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| SR-534 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-18 Mahoning Ave | 1 |
| Center St | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Judson Av | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahoning County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 76 | 311 |
| Ir 80 | 203 |
| Ir 680 | 62 |
| Ir 0080 | 54 |
| Ir 0076 | 50 |
| SR-46 | 48 |
| US-224 | 34 |
| SR-11 | 30 |
Mahoning County at a glance
| Population | 225,786 |
| Land area | 411.5 sq mi |
| Density | 549 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,052 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahoning 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 | 63 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +54% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 127 | +30% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 106 | -17% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 63 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mahoning County
ZIP codes in Mahoning County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mahoning County
How many truck crashes happen in Mahoning County?
1,420 truck crashes have been reported in Mahoning County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 735 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mahoning County?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Mahoning County: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahoning County?
The worst month is November: 11.3% of truck crashes in Mahoning County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mahoning County?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahoning County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mahoning County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Mahoning County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mahoning 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.