ZIP 44446 (Niles, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44446: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 44446: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44446: 13 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%.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44446 is I-80, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-76 (3), SR-82 (2) and CR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
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 44446 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trumbull County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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-80 | 13 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-82 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-18 Mahoning Ave | 1 |
| CR-328 Elm Rd | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-305 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 44446 at a glance
| Population | 20,060 |
| Density | 554 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,468 |
| Median home value | $114,385 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 44446
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44446?
1,020 truck crashes have been reported in Trumbull County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 397 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44446?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44446 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44446?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Trumbull County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44446?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Trumbull County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44446 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 46.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Trumbull County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44446?
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.