Springfield Township, Mahoning County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield Township, Mahoning County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springfield 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 |
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.
What stands out in Springfield Township, Mahoning County: I-76 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Springfield: 4 since 2015.
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 1 truck crash was reported in Springfield Township, Mahoning County since 2015; patterns below come from Mahoning County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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 within 10 miles of Springfield is I-76, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-7 (2), CR-420 (1) and I-376 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
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 Springfield Township, Mahoning County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-76; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-420 | 1 |
| I-376 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Judson Av | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-558 | 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 |
Springfield Township, Mahoning County at a glance
| Population | 6,747 |
| Land area | 33.3 sq mi |
| Density | 202 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44443) | $56,957 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44443) | $197,014 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springfield Township, Mahoning County
How many truck accidents are there in Springfield Township, Mahoning County?
Mahoning County has had 1,420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 735 people and killing 61.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Springfield Township, Mahoning County?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springfield since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Springfield Township, Mahoning County?
The worst month is November: 11.3% of truck crashes in Mahoning County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Springfield Township, Mahoning County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Mahoning County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Springfield Township, Mahoning County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mahoning County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Springfield 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.