Mantua, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mantua: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mantua 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 has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Portage County. They injured 586 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Mantua since 2015; patterns below come from Portage County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mantua is SR-14, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-303 (3), SR-43 (2) and SR-59 (2).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Mantua fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Portage County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 5 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| CR-167 Peck Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| I-480 | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
Mantua at a glance
| Population | 1,014 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 714 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44255) | $78,099 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44255) | $211,377 |
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 Mantua
How many truck crashes happen in Mantua?
Portage County has had 1,351 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 586 people and killing 32.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mantua?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mantua since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mantua?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Portage County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mantua?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Portage County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mantua compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Portage County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mantua?
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.