Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Tuscarawas County is lower on 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).
Tuscarawas County at a glance: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County since 2015; patterns below come from Tuscarawas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lawrence since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-627 (2), SR-800 (2), US-250 (2), CR-257 Shepler Church Ave (1) and CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is December, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 2019 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 Tuscarawas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-627 | 2 |
| SR-800 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| CR-257 Shepler Church Ave | 1 |
| CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 |
Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County at a glance
| Population | 5,875 |
| Land area | 26.6 sq mi |
| Density | 221 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44612) | $85,208 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44612) | $237,379 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County
How common are truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County?
Since 2015, 564 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuscarawas County (251 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County?
October has the most truck crashes in Tuscarawas County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuscarawas County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Tuscarawas County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas 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 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.