ZIP 43779 (Sarahsville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43779: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Noble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Noble County compares with Ohio
Noble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Noble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Noble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 46% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Noble County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Noble County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Noble County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43779 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-77 (2) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Noble County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43779 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Noble County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Noble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Noble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 77 | 48 |
| SR-78 | 7 |
| SR-147 | 4 |
| Interstate 77 Hw | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| SR-146 | 3 |
| SR-313 | 3 |
| SR-339 | 3 |
ZIP 43779 at a glance
| Population | 654 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Noble 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +740% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | -8% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43779
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43779?
105 truck crashes have been reported in Noble County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 29 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43779?
Truck crashes in Noble County peak in June, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43779?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Noble County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43779 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Noble County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43779?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.