ZIP 44401 (Berlin Center, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mahoning 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Mahoning County compares with Ohio
Mahoning County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahoning County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahoning County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Mahoning County has lower values than Ohio for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 44401 at a glance: I-76 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 44401.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mahoning County. They injured 735 people and killed 61.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-14 (3), SR-165 (2) and SR-534 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is October, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44401 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahoning County.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Mahoning County.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mahoning County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-165 | 2 |
| SR-534 | 2 |
| CR-0125 Alliance Rd | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-18 Mahoning Ave | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahoning County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 76 | 311 |
| Ir 80 | 203 |
| Ir 680 | 62 |
| Ir 0080 | 54 |
| Ir 0076 | 50 |
| SR-46 | 48 |
| US-224 | 34 |
| SR-11 | 30 |
ZIP 44401 at a glance
| Population | 2,526 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,953 |
| Median home value | $230,360 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahoning 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 | 63 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +54% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 127 | +30% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 106 | -17% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44401
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44401?
1,420 truck crashes have been reported in Mahoning County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 735 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44401?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44401: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44401?
The worst month is November: 11.3% of truck crashes in Mahoning County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Mahoning County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44401 compare with Ohio?
Mahoning County records 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44401?
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.