Dover, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dover and Tuscarawas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tuscarawas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
21 of 564 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tuscarawas County compares with Ohio
Tuscarawas County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tuscarawas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Tuscarawas County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dover: US-250 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dover since 2015.
Overview
Tuscarawas County has recorded 564 truck crashes since 2015, with 251 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 31 truck crashes reported in Dover since 2015, this page uses Tuscarawas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-250 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-39 (2), CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave (1) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is December, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Dover fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscarawas County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-250; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, 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 Tuscarawas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 3 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-416 | 1 |
| SR-800 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tuscarawas County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 77 | 193 |
| US-250 | 77 |
| US-36 | 39 |
| SR-39 | 36 |
| SR-800 | 18 |
| SR-93 | 15 |
| Wooster Av | 13 |
| SR-258 | 10 |
Dover at a glance
| Population | 12,946 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44622) | $70,780 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44622) | $223,224 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tuscarawas 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 | 14 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 37 | +157% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 55 | +49% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 40 | -29% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dover
How many truck accidents are there in Dover?
Tuscarawas County has had 564 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dover?
US-250 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dover since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dover?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Tuscarawas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dover?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuscarawas County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Dover compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Tuscarawas County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dover?
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 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.