Granger, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Granger: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Granger and Medina County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Medina County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 1,119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Medina County compares with Ohio
Medina County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Medina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Medina County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Medina County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Medina County: 11.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Medina County has recorded 1,119 truck crashes since 2015, with 511 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Granger since 2015; patterns below come from Medina County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Granger happened on I-271 (2), I-76 (2), I-77 (2), SR-3 (2) and SR-303 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (20% of them).
Route planning tips for Granger fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-271 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-303 | 2 |
| CR-47 Abbeyville Rd | 1 |
| CR-70 Fenn Rd | 1 |
| CR-76 | 1 |
| CR-9 Riverview Rd | 1 |
| I-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Medina County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 294 |
| Ir 76 | 146 |
| Ir 271 | 55 |
| SR-83 | 51 |
| SR-18 | 51 |
| SR-303 | 45 |
| US-224 | 34 |
| Ir 0071 | 27 |
Granger at a glance
| Population | 4,648 |
| Land area | 23.2 sq mi |
| Density | 200 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44233) | $136,915 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44233) | $441,681 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Medina 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 | 5 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 85 | +1703% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 98 | +15% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 83 | -16% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 83. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Granger
How many truck accidents are there in Granger?
Medina County has had 1,119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 511 people and killing 35.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Granger?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Medina County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Granger?
Since 2015, Medina County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Granger compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Medina County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Granger?
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.