ZIP 44490 (Washingtonville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44490: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbiana 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
20 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbiana County compares with Ohio
Columbiana County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbiana County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Columbiana County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Columbiana County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbiana County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
8.2% 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). After it: SR-7 (2), CR-420 (1) and I-680 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44490 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- 23.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Columbiana 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-344 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbiana County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 28 |
| US-30 | 19 |
| SR-7 | 17 |
| SR-0007 | 16 |
| SR-0011 | 15 |
| SR-45 | 15 |
| SR-11 | 14 |
| SR-0172 | 14 |
ZIP 44490 at a glance
| Population | 597 |
| Density | 293 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,906 |
| Median home value | $111,560 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbiana 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 | 28 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +56% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | -25% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44490
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44490?
434 truck crashes have been reported in Columbiana County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 208 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44490?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44490: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44490?
July has the most truck crashes in Columbiana County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44490?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Columbiana County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 44490 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbiana County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44490?
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.