Milton Township, Mahoning County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milton Township, Mahoning County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milton Township, Mahoning County and Mahoning County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mahoning County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Ohio, Mahoning County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Milton Township, Mahoning County: I-76 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Milton.
Overview
Police reported 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mahoning County since 2015: 735 people were injured and 61 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Milton Township, Mahoning County since 2015; patterns below come from Mahoning County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (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.
Road surface: 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-80 (4), SR-14 (3) and SR-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Milton Township, Mahoning County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Mahoning County.
- 10.9% 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
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 Mahoning County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-534 | 2 |
| CR-0125 Alliance Rd | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-18 Mahoning Ave | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 |
Milton Township, Mahoning County at a glance
| Population | 3,531 |
| Land area | 22.2 sq mi |
| Density | 159 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44429) | $82,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44429) | $180,477 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milton Township, Mahoning County
How many truck accidents are there in Milton Township, Mahoning County?
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mahoning County (735 injured, 61 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Milton Township, Mahoning County?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milton: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Milton Township, Mahoning County?
The worst month is November: 11.3% of truck crashes in Mahoning County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Milton Township, Mahoning County?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahoning County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Milton Township, Mahoning County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mahoning County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milton Township, Mahoning County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.