Sugarcreek Township, Stark County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugarcreek Township, Stark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugarcreek 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. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Stark County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (93 since 2015), vs 2.5% across 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sugarcreek Township, Stark County since 2015, this page uses Stark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
6.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sugarcreek since 2015: US-250 (3), US-62 (3), SR-172 (2), 1st St (1) and CR-257 Shepler Church Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 93 crashes, 6.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sugarcreek Township, Stark County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 3 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-172 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| CR-257 Shepler Church Ave | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
| SR-627 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 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 |
Sugarcreek Township, Stark County at a glance
| Population | 6,510 |
| Land area | 33.9 sq mi |
| Density | 192 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44613) | $58,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44613) | $147,121 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sugarcreek Township, Stark County
How many truck crashes happen in Sugarcreek Township, Stark County?
Since 2015, 1,392 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stark County (735 injured, 37 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sugarcreek Township, Stark County?
The worst month is January: 9.3% of truck crashes in Stark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sugarcreek Township, Stark County?
Since 2015, Stark County has reported 93 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Sugarcreek Township, Stark County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Stark County records 31.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sugarcreek 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.