ZIP 44046 (Huntsburg, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44046: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Geauga 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 462 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geauga County compares with Ohio
Geauga County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geauga County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Geauga County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Geauga County: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 462 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Geauga County. They injured 284 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
12.0% 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 44046 happened on SR-44 (3), SR-528 (3), US-322 (2), CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd (1) and CR-4 Auburn Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44046 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Geauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-528 | 3 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| TR-144 Pekin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geauga County) |
|---|---|
| US-0422 | 38 |
| US-422 | 34 |
| SR-0044 | 29 |
| SR-0528 | 26 |
| SR-0087 | 22 |
| SR-44 | 18 |
| SR-306 | 18 |
| US-0322 | 16 |
ZIP 44046 at a glance
| Population | 1,500 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,625 |
| Median home value | $224,386 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geauga 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | -19% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44046
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44046?
Geauga County has had 462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 29.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44046?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Geauga County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44046?
Since 2015, Geauga County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44046 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Geauga County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44046?
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.