ZIP 43961 (Stratton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43961: 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 |
Jefferson County sits below Ohio 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43961 happened on SR-168 (2), US-30 (2), CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd (1), SR-152 (1) and SR-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43961 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 43961 at a glance
| Population | 221 |
| Density | 412 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,500 |
| Median home value | $53,820 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43961
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43961?
Jefferson County has had 354 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 177 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43961?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43961?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43961 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43961?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.