ZIP 44452 (North Lima, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44452: 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 sits below Ohio on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 44452 at a glance: I-76 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44452 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mahoning County since 2015: 735 people were injured and 61 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
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 Center St (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 44452 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-76 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 |
| Center St | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Judson Av | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-344 | 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 44452 at a glance
| Population | 2,602 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,602 |
| Median home value | $299,005 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 63 a year in the 1990s and 106 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44452
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44452?
1,420 truck crashes have been reported in Mahoning County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 735 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44452?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44452 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44452?
November has the most truck crashes in Mahoning County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44452?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahoning County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44452 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Mahoning County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44452?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.