ZIP 43909 (Blaine, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43909: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Belmont 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
14 of 965 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Belmont County compares with Ohio
Belmont County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Belmont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Belmont County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Belmont County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Belmont County at a glance: +96% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (86 vs 44).
Overview
Belmont County has recorded 965 truck crashes since 2015, with 408 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-470 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-70 (2), US-250 (2) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43909 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-470 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 8.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Belmont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-470 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Belmont County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 419 |
| Ir 470 | 129 |
| SR-7 | 92 |
| SR-800 | 44 |
| SR-9 | 31 |
| SR-149 | 26 |
| SR-148 | 23 |
| US-40 | 22 |
ZIP 43909 at a glance
| Population | 31 |
| Density | 239 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Belmont 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 | 80 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | -45% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 86 | +96% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 68 | -21% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 80 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43909
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43909?
Since 2015, 965 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Belmont County (408 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43909?
NHTSA data shows I-470 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43909 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43909?
January has the most truck crashes in Belmont County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43909?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Belmont County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43909 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Belmont County records 128.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43909?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.