Palmyra, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmyra: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmyra 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. 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Police reported 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks in Portage County since 2015: 586 people were injured and 32 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Palmyra since 2015, this page uses Portage County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Palmyra since 2015: I-76 (4), SR-14 (4), SR-5 (2), SR-534 (2) and CR-0125 Alliance Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Palmyra fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-534 | 2 |
| CR-0125 Alliance Rd | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 |
Palmyra at a glance
| Population | 2,817 |
| Land area | 24.7 sq mi |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44412) | $102,726 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44412) | $282,279 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Palmyra
How many truck accidents are there in Palmyra?
Since 2015, 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Portage County (586 injured, 32 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Palmyra?
Truck crashes in Portage County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Palmyra?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Portage County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Palmyra compare 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 Palmyra?
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.