ZIP 44030 (Conneaut, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ashtabula 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
17 of 554 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashtabula County compares with Ohio
Ashtabula County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashtabula County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashtabula County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ashtabula County at a glance: 19.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 554 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashtabula County. They injured 251 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44030 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-23 Plymouth Rd (1), SR-193 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44030 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashtabula County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 19.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ashtabula County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-23 Plymouth Rd | 1 |
| SR-193 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashtabula County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 90 | 110 |
| Ir 0090 | 100 |
| Ir 00090 | 31 |
| SR-0011 | 28 |
| SR-11 | 25 |
| SR-45 | 16 |
| US-20 | 15 |
| US-0006 | 14 |
ZIP 44030 at a glance
| Population | 16,191 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,533 |
| Median home value | $143,610 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashtabula 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 | 20 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 44 | +125% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 54 | +24% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 40 | -26% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44030
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44030?
Ashtabula County has had 554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44030?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44030: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44030?
January has the most truck crashes in Ashtabula County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44030?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ashtabula County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44030 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ashtabula County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44030?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.