ZIP 44443 (New Springfield, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44443: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mahoning 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Mahoning County compares with Ohio
Mahoning County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahoning County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahoning County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Mahoning County has lower values than Ohio for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 44443: I-76 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44443: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mahoning County. They injured 735 people and killed 61.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 10.9% 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 I-680 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44443 fleets
- Build extra time into November 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mahoning 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 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-558 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahoning County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 76 | 311 |
| Ir 80 | 203 |
| Ir 680 | 62 |
| Ir 0080 | 54 |
| Ir 0076 | 50 |
| SR-46 | 48 |
| US-224 | 34 |
| SR-11 | 30 |
ZIP 44443 at a glance
| Population | 1,641 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,957 |
| Median home value | $197,014 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahoning 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 | 63 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +54% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 127 | +30% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 106 | -17% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44443
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44443?
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mahoning County (735 injured, 61 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44443?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44443: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44443?
Truck crashes in Mahoning County peak in November, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44443?
Since 2015, Mahoning County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44443 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mahoning County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44443?
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.