ZIP 43952 (Steubenville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43952: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
8 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Ohio
Jefferson County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 354 truck crashes since 2015, with 177 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43952 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd (1), CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd (1), SR-152 (1) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43952 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 94 |
| US-22 | 64 |
| SR-43 | 44 |
| SR-151 | 14 |
| SR-152 | 11 |
| Canton Rd | 8 |
| SR-150 | 7 |
| SR-646 | 7 |
ZIP 43952 at a glance
| Population | 17,836 |
| Density | 268 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,624 |
| Median home value | $126,201 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 17 | +43% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +74% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | -9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43952
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43952?
354 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 177 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43952?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43952?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43952 compared with Ohio?
Jefferson County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43952?
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.