Akron, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Akron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 979 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Akron compares with Ohio
Akron against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Akron stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Akron | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Akron has lower values than Ohio for 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Akron: SR-8 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of Akron.
Overview
Police reported 979 crashes involving commercial trucks in Akron since 2015: 355 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-8 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-76 (6), I-80 (5) and I-77 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Akron fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.5% 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.
Crash reporting for 2022, 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Akron
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 9 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| I-77 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| I-271 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| US-224 | 3 |
| CR-162 Lake St | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Akron) |
|---|---|
| Ir 0076W | 116 |
| Ir 0076E | 108 |
| Ir 0077N | 45 |
| Ir 0077S | 40 |
| SR-0008N | 31 |
| US-0224E | 26 |
| I 76 Hw | 24 |
| SR-0008S | 23 |
Akron at a glance
| Population | 189,664 |
| Land area | 61.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,062 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44308) | $11,956 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Akron 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 | — | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 62 | — | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 109 | +77% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 73 | -33% | 4.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Akron
How many truck crashes happen in Akron?
Akron has had 979 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 355 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Akron?
SR-8 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Akron since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Akron?
June has the most truck crashes in Akron, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Akron?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Akron since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Akron compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Akron, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Akron?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.