ZIP 43968 (Wellsville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43968: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbiana 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
20 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbiana County compares with Ohio
Columbiana County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbiana County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Columbiana County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Columbiana County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Columbiana County has recorded 434 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43968 is US-30, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-425 East Liverpool Rd (1), SR-152 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43968 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- 23.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Columbiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-425 East Liverpool Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbiana County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 28 |
| US-30 | 19 |
| SR-7 | 17 |
| SR-0007 | 16 |
| SR-0011 | 15 |
| SR-45 | 15 |
| SR-11 | 14 |
| SR-0172 | 14 |
ZIP 43968 at a glance
| Population | 6,623 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,200 |
| Median home value | $102,604 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbiana 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 | 28 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +56% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | -25% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43968
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43968?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbiana County (208 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43968?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43968 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43968?
Truck crashes in Columbiana County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43968?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Columbiana County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43968 compared with Ohio?
Columbiana County records 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43968?
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.