ZIP 44656 (Mineral City, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44656: 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. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 44656: SR-800 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44656: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 564 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tuscarawas County since 2015: 251 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
8.3% 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 44656 is SR-800, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-11 Antigua Rd (1), CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave (1) and SR-416 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (24%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44656 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscarawas County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-800 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-800 | 2 |
| CR-11 Antigua Rd | 1 |
| CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave | 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 44656 at a glance
| Population | 2,592 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,852 |
| Median home value | $208,737 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44656
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44656?
Tuscarawas County has had 564 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 251 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44656?
NHTSA data shows SR-800 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44656 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44656?
Truck crashes in Tuscarawas County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44656?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuscarawas County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44656 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Tuscarawas County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44656?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.