ZIP 44231 (Garrettsville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44231: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Portage 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Portage County compares with Ohio
Portage County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Portage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Portage County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Portage County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Portage County at a glance: 11.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Portage County. They injured 586 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-422 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44231 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-167 Peck Rd (1), CR-4 Auburn Rd (1) and I-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (14%).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44231 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-422; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Portage County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.8% 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
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 Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 2 |
| CR-167 Peck Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Portage County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 290 |
| Ir 76 | 189 |
| Ir 0076 | 128 |
| SR-14 | 114 |
| Ir 0080 | 74 |
| SR-0014 | 45 |
| SR-44 | 36 |
| SR-43 | 34 |
ZIP 44231 at a glance
| Population | 8,215 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,609 |
| Median home value | $188,097 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Portage 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 | 10 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 91 | +794% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 126 | +39% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 103 | -18% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44231
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44231?
1,351 truck crashes have been reported in Portage County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 586 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44231?
US-422 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44231 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44231?
January has the most truck crashes in Portage County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44231?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Portage County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44231 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Portage County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44231?
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.