Guilford, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Guilford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Guilford 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. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Medina County: 11.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Medina County since 2015: 511 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Guilford had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Medina County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
11.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Guilford happened on I-71 (4), I-76 (4), SR-585 (3), CR-70 Fenn Rd (1) and CR-97 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (20%).
Route planning tips for Guilford 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.
- With 11.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-71 | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-585 | 3 |
| CR-70 Fenn Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 | 1 |
| I-271 | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-604 | 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 |
Guilford at a glance
| Population | 3,132 |
| Land area | 21.6 sq mi |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44273) | $96,431 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44273) | $274,997 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Guilford
How many truck accidents are there in Guilford?
1,119 truck crashes have been reported in Medina County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 511 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Guilford?
January has the most truck crashes in Medina County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Guilford?
Since 2015, Medina County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Guilford compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Medina County has 50.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Guilford?
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.