Sugarcreek Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugarcreek Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugarcreek Village 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).
Sugarcreek Village at a glance: SR-39 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sugarcreek 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.
Only 20 truck crashes were reported in Sugarcreek Village 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
Within this area, SR-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-250 (2), US-62 (2) and CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (24% of them).
Route planning tips for Sugarcreek Village fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscarawas County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-39, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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-39 | 4 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 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 |
Sugarcreek Village at a glance
| Population | 2,316 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 609 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44681) | $85,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44681) | $320,770 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sugarcreek Village
How many truck accidents are there in Sugarcreek Village?
Tuscarawas County has had 564 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sugarcreek Village?
NHTSA data shows SR-39 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sugarcreek since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sugarcreek Village?
October has the most truck crashes in Tuscarawas County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sugarcreek Village?
Since 2015, Tuscarawas County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sugarcreek Village compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tuscarawas County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sugarcreek Village?
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 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.