Emerald, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emerald: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Emerald and Paulding County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Paulding County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 259 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Paulding County compares with Ohio
Paulding County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paulding County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paulding County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Paulding County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Paulding County at a glance: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Paulding County has recorded 259 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Emerald had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Paulding County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Emerald since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-144 (1), CR-176 (1), CR-424 (1), TR-161 Wilhelm Rd (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Emerald fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 11.2% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Paulding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-144 | 1 |
| CR-176 | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| TR-161 Wilhelm Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paulding County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 137 |
| US-127 | 27 |
| SR-49 | 15 |
| SR-637 | 13 |
| SR-613 | 10 |
| SR-114 | 7 |
| SR-111 | 6 |
| US-30 | 4 |
Emerald at a glance
| Population | 779 |
| Land area | 32.7 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45821) | $76,648 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45821) | $116,191 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paulding 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 | 2 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | +886% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +36% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Emerald
How common are truck crashes in Emerald?
259 truck crashes have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Emerald?
Truck crashes in Paulding County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Emerald?
Since 2015, Paulding County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Emerald compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Paulding County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Emerald?
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.