ZIP 44438 (Masury, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44438: 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 |
Trumbull County sits below Ohio 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.
The headline for ZIP 44438: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44438: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,020 crashes involving commercial trucks in Trumbull County since 2015: 397 people were injured and 24 were 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: SR-82 (3), US-62 (2) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (17%).
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44438 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- With 9.8% 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.
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 | 10 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-305 | 1 |
| SR-718 | 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 44438 at a glance
| Population | 4,950 |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,877 |
| Median home value | $79,138 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44438
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44438?
Since 2015, 1,020 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trumbull County (397 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44438?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44438: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44438?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Trumbull County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44438?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Trumbull County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44438 compare 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 44438?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.