ZIP 44621 (Dennison, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tuscarawas 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
21 of 564 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tuscarawas County compares with Ohio
Tuscarawas County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tuscarawas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Tuscarawas County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 44621: US-250 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44621 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 564 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tuscarawas County since 2015: 251 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
8.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-250 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-11 Antigua Rd (1), SR-151 (1) and SR-416 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is December, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44621 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-250, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tuscarawas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 4 |
| CR-11 Antigua Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-416 | 1 |
| SR-542 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tuscarawas County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 77 | 193 |
| US-250 | 77 |
| US-36 | 39 |
| SR-39 | 36 |
| SR-800 | 18 |
| SR-93 | 15 |
| Wooster Av | 13 |
| SR-258 | 10 |
ZIP 44621 at a glance
| Population | 4,566 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,717 |
| Median home value | $132,114 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tuscarawas 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 | 14 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 37 | +157% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 55 | +49% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 40 | -29% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44621
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44621?
564 truck crashes have been reported in Tuscarawas County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 251 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44621?
NHTSA data shows US-250 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44621 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44621?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Tuscarawas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44621?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Tuscarawas County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 44621 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tuscarawas County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44621?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.