ZIP 44412 (Diamond, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44412: 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 runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Portage County: 11.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Portage County. They injured 586 people and killed 32.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44412 is I-76, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-14 (4), SR-5 (2) and SR-534 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is April, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44412 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Portage County.
- 23.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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 Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 6 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-534 | 2 |
| CR-0125 Alliance Rd | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 44412 at a glance
| Population | 2,976 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,726 |
| Median home value | $282,279 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44412
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44412?
Since 2015, 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Portage County (586 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44412?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44412 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44412?
Truck crashes in Portage County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44412?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Portage County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44412 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 44412?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.