ZIP 44444 (Newton Falls, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44444: 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 44444: I-76 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44444: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,020 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Trumbull County. They injured 397 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-5 (2), CR-18 (1) and I-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44444 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trumbull County.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-76 | 5 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-534 | 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 44444 at a glance
| Population | 9,220 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,441 |
| Median home value | $145,582 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. 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 44444
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44444?
Trumbull County has had 1,020 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 397 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44444?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44444 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44444?
Truck crashes in Trumbull County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44444?
Since 2015, Trumbull County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44444 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Trumbull County has 46.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44444?
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.