ZIP 44507 (Youngstown, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44507: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 44507: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44507: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mahoning County. They injured 735 people and killed 61.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44507 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-76 (5), CR-18 (1) and CR-18 Mahoning Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44507 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahoning County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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-80 | 14 |
| I-76 | 5 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-18 Mahoning Ave | 1 |
| Center St | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Judson Av | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 44507 at a glance
| Population | 4,140 |
| Density | 916 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,176 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44507
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44507?
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mahoning County (735 injured, 61 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44507?
I-80 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44507 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44507?
Truck crashes in Mahoning County peak in November, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44507?
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 44507 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mahoning County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44507?
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.