Bristol Township, Trumbull County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bristol Township, Trumbull County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bristol Township, Trumbull County and Trumbull County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Trumbull County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Trumbull County compares with Ohio
Trumbull County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trumbull County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trumbull County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Trumbull County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bristol Township, Trumbull County: SR-88 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bristol: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,020 crashes involving commercial trucks in Trumbull County since 2015: 397 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bristol Township, Trumbull County since 2015; patterns below come from Trumbull County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-88 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-328 Elm Rd (1), SR-46 (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (17% of them).
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bristol Township, Trumbull County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trumbull County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-88 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Trumbull County.
- 9.8% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, 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 Trumbull County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 2 |
| CR-328 Elm Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| US-0422 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trumbull County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 296 |
| Ir 0080 | 136 |
| SR-82 | 34 |
| US-422 | 32 |
| SR-11 | 29 |
| SR-0011 | 27 |
| SR-5 | 26 |
| SR-0082 | 19 |
Bristol Township, Trumbull County at a glance
| Population | 2,685 |
| Land area | 26.0 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44402) | $75,539 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44402) | $178,234 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trumbull 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 | 3 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 81 | +2471% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 100 | +24% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 82 | -18% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bristol Township, Trumbull County
How common are truck crashes in Bristol Township, Trumbull County?
Since 2015, 1,020 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trumbull County (397 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bristol Township, Trumbull County?
NHTSA data shows SR-88 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bristol since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bristol Township, Trumbull County?
October has the most truck crashes in Trumbull County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bristol Township, Trumbull County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Trumbull County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Bristol Township, Trumbull County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Trumbull County has 46.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bristol Township, Trumbull County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.