ZIP 43840 (Stone Creek, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43840: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tuscarawas 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
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tuscarawas County at a glance: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 564 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tuscarawas County. They injured 251 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43840 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-77 (2), SR-39 (2), CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave (1), SR-416 (1) and SR-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (24%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43840 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscarawas County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave | 1 |
| SR-416 | 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 |
ZIP 43840 at a glance
| Population | 1,350 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $209,250 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43840
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43840?
Since 2015, 564 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuscarawas County (251 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43840?
Truck crashes in Tuscarawas County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43840?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Tuscarawas County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43840 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 43840?
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.