ZIP 44512 (Youngstown, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44512: 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 44512: I-80 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44512 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mahoning County since 2015: 735 people were injured and 61 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come I-76 (5), CR-18 (1) and CR-18 Mahoning Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (18%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44512 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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 Mahoning County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 12 |
| I-76 | 5 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-18 Mahoning Ave | 1 |
| Center St | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Judson Av | 1 |
| SR-14 | 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 44512 at a glance
| Population | 32,536 |
| Density | 738 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,317 |
| Median home value | $170,764 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 44512
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44512?
Mahoning County has had 1,420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 735 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44512?
I-80 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44512 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44512?
The worst month is November: 11.3% of truck crashes in Mahoning County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44512?
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 44512 compare with Ohio?
Mahoning County records 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44512?
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.