ZIP 44625 (East Rochester, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44625: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbiana 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
20 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbiana County compares with Ohio
Columbiana County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbiana County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Columbiana County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Columbiana County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Columbiana County has recorded 434 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44625 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-43 (2), CR-18 Aurora Rd. (1) and SR-171 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44625 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Columbiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| CR-18 Aurora Rd. | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbiana County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 28 |
| US-30 | 19 |
| SR-7 | 17 |
| SR-0007 | 16 |
| SR-0011 | 15 |
| SR-45 | 15 |
| SR-11 | 14 |
| SR-0172 | 14 |
ZIP 44625 at a glance
| Population | 962 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,060 |
| Median home value | $172,876 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbiana 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 | 28 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +56% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | -25% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44625
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44625?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbiana County (208 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44625?
SR-9 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44625 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44625?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Columbiana County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44625?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Columbiana County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 44625 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbiana County has 36.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44625?
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.