ZIP 43947 (Shadyside, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43947: 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.
The headline for Belmont County: +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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43947 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-470 (3), US-250 (3), CR-21 (2), I-70 (2) and SR-7 (2).
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 43947 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Belmont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-470 | 3 |
| US-250 | 3 |
| CR-21 | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-2/18 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 43947 at a glance
| Population | 4,893 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,269 |
| Median home value | $153,578 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43947
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43947?
965 truck crashes have been reported in Belmont County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 408 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43947?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Belmont County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43947?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Belmont County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43947 compare with Ohio?
Belmont County records 128.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43947?
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.