Plain Township, Stark County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plain Township, Stark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plain Township, Stark County and Stark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stark County compares with Ohio
Stark County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stark County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Stark County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Stark County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.0%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Stark County has recorded 1,392 truck crashes since 2015, with 735 people injured and 37 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Plain Township, Stark County since 2015; patterns below come from Stark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Plain is US-30, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-77 (3), SR-627 (2) and US-62 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 93 of the truck crashes here, or 6.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Plain Township, Stark County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Stark County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| SR-627 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| CR-190 Applegrove St Ne | 1 |
| CR-254 Harrison Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-31 State St | 1 |
| CR-66 Cleveland Ave | 1 |
| CR-67 Columbus Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stark County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 77 | 231 |
| US-30 | 134 |
| US-62 | 106 |
| SR-43 | 54 |
| SR-21 | 48 |
| SR-172 | 34 |
| SR-93 | 30 |
| SR-44 | 21 |
Plain Township, Stark County at a glance
| Population | 53,408 |
| Land area | 26.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,984 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44709) | $57,842 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44709) | $162,585 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stark 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 | 5 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 108 | +2004% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 133 | +23% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 97 | -27% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plain Township, Stark County
How common are truck crashes in Plain Township, Stark County?
Since 2015, 1,392 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stark County (735 injured, 37 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Plain Township, Stark County?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plain since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Plain Township, Stark County?
Truck crashes in Stark County peak in January, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plain Township, Stark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 93 reported crashes in Stark County since 2015 (6.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Plain Township, Stark County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Stark County has 31.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Plain Township, Stark 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.