Portage County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Portage County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Portage County compares with Ohio
Portage County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Portage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Portage County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Portage County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Portage County: 11.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Portage County has recorded 1,351 truck crashes since 2015, with 586 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-303 (3), SR-43 (3) and US-224 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is April, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Portage County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-14; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Portage County.
- 23.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Portage County) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 8 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 3 |
| US-224 | 3 |
| CR-162 Lake St | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-0125 Alliance Rd | 1 |
| CR-167 Peck Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Portage County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 290 |
| Ir 76 | 189 |
| Ir 0076 | 128 |
| SR-14 | 114 |
| Ir 0080 | 74 |
| SR-0014 | 45 |
| SR-44 | 36 |
| SR-43 | 34 |
Portage County at a glance
| Population | 163,839 |
| Land area | 487.4 sq mi |
| Density | 336 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,451 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Portage 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 | 10 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 91 | +794% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 126 | +39% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 103 | -18% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 103. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Portage County
ZIP codes in Portage County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Portage County
How many truck crashes happen in Portage County?
Since 2015, 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Portage County (586 injured, 32 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Portage County?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Portage County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Portage County?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Portage County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Portage County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Portage County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Portage County compared with Ohio?
Portage County records 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Portage 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.