ZIP 44047 (Jefferson, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44047: 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 runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Ashtabula County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44047 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-23 Plymouth Rd (1), I-90 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44047 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| CR-23 Plymouth Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 44047 at a glance
| Population | 8,365 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,625 |
| Median home value | $199,221 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44047
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44047?
554 truck crashes have been reported in Ashtabula County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 251 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44047?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44047 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44047?
Truck crashes in Ashtabula County peak in January, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44047?
Since 2015, Ashtabula County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44047 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashtabula County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44047?
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.