ZIP 44437 (McDonald, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44437: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Trumbull 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
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Trumbull County compares with Ohio
Trumbull County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trumbull County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trumbull County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Trumbull County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 44437 at a glance: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44437: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Trumbull County has recorded 1,020 truck crashes since 2015, with 397 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
9.8% 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 44437 is I-80, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-76 (4), SR-82 (2) and CR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is September, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44437 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Trumbull County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 13 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-82 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-18 Mahoning Ave | 1 |
| CR-328 Elm Rd | 1 |
| Center St | 1 |
| Judson Av | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trumbull County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 296 |
| Ir 0080 | 136 |
| SR-82 | 34 |
| US-422 | 32 |
| SR-11 | 29 |
| SR-0011 | 27 |
| SR-5 | 26 |
| SR-0082 | 19 |
ZIP 44437 at a glance
| Population | 3,913 |
| Density | 389 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,842 |
| Median home value | $143,886 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trumbull 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 | 3 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 81 | +2471% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 100 | +24% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 82 | -18% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44437
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44437?
Trumbull County has had 1,020 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 397 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44437?
I-80 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44437 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44437?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Trumbull County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44437?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Trumbull County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44437 compared with Ohio?
Trumbull County records 46.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44437?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.