ZIP 43974 (Harrisville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43974: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
13 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Ohio
Harrison County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 183.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Harrison County sits below Ohio on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 139 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-70 (2), CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43974 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Check whether your routes use US-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 67 |
| US-22 | 54 |
| SR-151 | 31 |
| SR-9 | 24 |
| SR-646 | 20 |
| SR-800 | 12 |
| SR-149 | 6 |
| Cr 13 | 4 |
ZIP 43974 at a glance
| Population | 106 |
| Density | 543 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,750 |
| Median home value | $108,543 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -6% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +99% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | -19% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43974
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43974?
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (139 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43974?
Since 2015, US-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43974: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43974?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in May, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43974?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43974 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 183.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43974?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.