ZIP 44415 (Elkton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44415: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Columbiana County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Columbiana County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbiana County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
8.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44415 is SR-7, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-420 (1), CR-425 East Liverpool Rd (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44415 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Columbiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-420 | 1 |
| CR-425 East Liverpool Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-558 | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 44415 at a glance
| Population | 345 |
| Density | 358 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44415
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44415?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbiana County (208 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44415?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44415: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44415?
July has the most truck crashes in Columbiana County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44415?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbiana County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44415 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbiana County has 36.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44415?
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.