ZIP 44637 (Killbuck, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44637: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Holmes 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
4 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Holmes County compares with Ohio
Holmes County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Holmes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Holmes County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Holmes County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Holmes County: 1 in 71 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Holmes County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44637 since 2015: SR-39 (2), N Crawford St (1) and SR-83 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44637 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Holmes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 2 |
| N Crawford St | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 40 |
| US-62 | 21 |
| SR-83 | 14 |
| SR-0039 | 13 |
| US-0062 | 12 |
| SR-93 | 8 |
| SR-241 | 8 |
| SR-0241 | 6 |
ZIP 44637 at a glance
| Population | 2,719 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,625 |
| Median home value | $176,903 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Holmes 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +38% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 21 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -1% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 44637
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44637?
Holmes County has had 242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44637?
August has the most truck crashes in Holmes County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44637?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44637 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Holmes County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44637?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.