ZIP 44618 (Dalton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44618: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
19 of 918 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Ohio
Wayne County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Wayne County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 44618: US-30 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 44618.
Overview
Police reported 918 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44618 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-172 (2), US-250 (2) and US-62 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44618 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-172 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 121 |
| Ir 71 | 117 |
| US-0250 | 80 |
| SR-0585 | 57 |
| SR-0083 | 33 |
| SR-0057 | 33 |
| SR-0003 | 24 |
| SR-0021 | 24 |
ZIP 44618 at a glance
| Population | 7,846 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,403 |
| Median home value | $249,192 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 10 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +643% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 70 | -15% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 70. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44618
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44618?
Wayne County has had 918 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 32.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44618?
US-30 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44618 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44618?
March has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44618?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44618 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 67.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44618?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.