ZIP 44451 (North Jackson, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44451: 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.
The headline for ZIP 44451: I-76 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44451 since 2015.
Overview
Mahoning County has recorded 1,420 truck crashes since 2015, with 735 people injured and 61 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-76 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44451 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (6), SR-534 (2) and CR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is October, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44451 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.
- With 10.9% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 7 |
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-534 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-18 Mahoning Ave | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| Ts-2238 Lancaster Dr | 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 44451 at a glance
| Population | 2,892 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Median home value | $241,470 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 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 44451
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44451?
1,420 truck crashes have been reported in Mahoning County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 735 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44451?
I-76 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44451 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44451?
The worst month is November: 11.3% of truck crashes in Mahoning County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44451?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahoning County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44451 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Mahoning County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44451?
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.