Paris Township, Portage County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paris Township, Portage County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paris Township, Portage County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Portage County is lower 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Paris Township, Portage County 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%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-5 (2), CR-0125 Alliance Rd (1) and CR-167 Peck Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is April, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Paris Township, Portage County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-76 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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 Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-0125 Alliance Rd | 1 |
| CR-167 Peck Rd | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-534 | 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 |
Paris Township, Portage County at a glance
| Population | 1,669 |
| Land area | 22.1 sq mi |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44285) | $106,429 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paris Township, Portage County
How common are truck crashes in Paris Township, Portage County?
Since 2015, 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Portage County (586 injured, 32 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Paris Township, Portage County?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paris since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Paris Township, Portage County?
Truck crashes in Portage County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paris Township, Portage County?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Portage County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Paris Township, Portage County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Portage County records 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Paris Township, Portage County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.