Barberton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barberton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barberton and Summit County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Summit 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 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Summit County compares with Ohio
Summit County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Summit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Summit County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Summit County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Summit County: 12.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Summit County has recorded 2,773 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,093 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Barberton had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Summit County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Barberton is I-76, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-21 (3), I-77 (2) and SR-18 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
65 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Barberton fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-76; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.7% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, 2023 and 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Summit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-130 Krumroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 S Arlington St | 1 |
| CR-618 Home Ave | 1 |
| CR-629 Rhodes Ave | 1 |
| CR-632 North St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Summit County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 219 |
| Ir 77 | 203 |
| Ir 76 | 159 |
| SR-8 | 152 |
| Ir 0076W | 116 |
| Ir 271 | 114 |
| Ir 0076E | 108 |
| Ir 0080 | 68 |
Barberton at a glance
| Population | 24,624 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,731 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44203) | $63,759 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44203) | $159,223 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Summit 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 | 4 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 173 | +3804% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 268 | +55% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 222 | -17% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 222. 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 Barberton
How many truck crashes happen in Barberton?
2,773 truck crashes have been reported in Summit County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 1,093 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Barberton?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barberton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Barberton?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Summit County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Barberton?
65 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Summit County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Barberton compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Summit County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Barberton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.