ZIP 44413 (East Palestine, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44413: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbiana 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 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbiana County compares with Ohio
Columbiana County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbiana County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Columbiana County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Columbiana County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Columbiana County has recorded 434 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-7 (2), CR-420 (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44413 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- Look at alternatives to I-76 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 23.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Columbiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-420 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-558 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbiana County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 28 |
| US-30 | 19 |
| SR-7 | 17 |
| SR-0007 | 16 |
| SR-0011 | 15 |
| SR-45 | 15 |
| SR-11 | 14 |
| SR-0172 | 14 |
ZIP 44413 at a glance
| Population | 7,397 |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,999 |
| Median home value | $132,832 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbiana 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 | 28 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +56% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | -25% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44413
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44413?
434 truck crashes have been reported in Columbiana County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 208 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44413?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44413 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44413?
July has the most truck crashes in Columbiana County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44413?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Columbiana County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44413 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbiana County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44413?
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.