Shalersville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shalersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shalersville 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. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Portage County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Shalersville 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
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 Shalersville is SR-14, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-303 (3), CR-162 Lake St (2) and SR-43 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (14% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Shalersville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Portage County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| CR-162 Lake St | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-167 Peck Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| CR-509 Terex Rd | 1 |
| Call Rd | 1 |
| I-480 | 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 |
Shalersville at a glance
| Population | 5,314 |
| Land area | 27.1 sq mi |
| Density | 196 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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Shalersville
How many truck accidents are there in Shalersville?
1,351 truck crashes have been reported in Portage County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 586 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Shalersville?
SR-14 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Shalersville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shalersville?
Truck crashes in Portage County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Shalersville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Portage County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Shalersville compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Portage County has 70.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shalersville?
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.