Brimfield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brimfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brimfield and Portage County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Portage County numbers.
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 sits below Ohio on 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).
The headline for Portage County: 11.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across 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.
Only 29 truck crashes were reported in Brimfield since 2015; patterns below come from Portage County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Brimfield is SR-8, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (6), I-76 (3) and US-224 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (14%).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Brimfield fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-8 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 23.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.8% 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
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 Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 6 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| US-224 | 3 |
| CR-162 Lake St | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-130 Krumroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 S Arlington St | 1 |
| CR-509 Terex Rd | 1 |
| CR-618 Home Ave | 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 |
Brimfield at a glance
| Population | 11,496 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,894 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44240) | $57,627 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44240) | $220,612 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brimfield
How many truck crashes happen in Brimfield?
1,351 truck crashes have been reported in Portage County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 586 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Brimfield?
Since 2015, SR-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brimfield: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brimfield?
January has the most truck crashes in Portage County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brimfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Portage County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Brimfield compare with Ohio?
Portage County records 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brimfield?
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.