ZIP 43976 (Hopedale, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43976: 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. It runs above Ohio on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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%).
Road surface: 5.2% 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 43976 is US-22, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd (1), CR-4 Miller Station Rd (1) and CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43976 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 |
| CR-34 Bantam Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Miller Station Rd | 1 |
| CR-54 State Park Mooretown Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 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 43976 at a glance
| Population | 1,485 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,651 |
| Median home value | $102,799 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43976
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43976?
Harrison County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43976?
US-22 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43976 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43976?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in May, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43976?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43976 compare with Ohio?
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 43976?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.