Ohio Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Ohio recorded an estimated 190 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #5 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-70 and I-71 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Ohio large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~190 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #5 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-70, I-71, I-75, I-80/90 (Turnpike), I-77 |
Where crashes concentrate in Ohio
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Ohio's major freight corridors, including I-70, I-71, I-75, I-80/90 (Turnpike), I-77, and near its largest metro areas: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Ohio each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 190 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Ohio, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Ohio have the most truck accidents?+
I-70, I-71, I-75, I-80/90 (Turnpike), I-77 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.