ZIP 44514 (Youngstown, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44514: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Mahoning County is lower 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 44514: I-76 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44514 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mahoning County. They injured 735 people and killed 61.
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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44514 is I-76, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-7 (2), Center St (1) and I-680 (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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44514 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-76; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 |
| Center St | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Judson Av | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-711 | 1 |
| Ts-2238 Lancaster Dr | 1 |
| US-422 | 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 44514 at a glance
| Population | 23,917 |
| Density | 416 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,808 |
| Median home value | $205,484 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 44514
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44514?
Mahoning County has had 1,420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 735 people and killing 61.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44514?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44514 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44514?
Truck crashes in Mahoning County peak in November, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44514?
Since 2015, Mahoning County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44514 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Mahoning County records 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44514?
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.