ZIP 44678 (Somerdale, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44678: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Tuscarawas County is lower on 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 44678: SR-800 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44678: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 564 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tuscarawas County. They injured 251 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
SR-800 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44678 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-11 Antigua Rd (1), CR-74 Tuscarawas Ave (1) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is December, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44678 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-800, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tuscarawas County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-416 | 1 |
| SR-542 | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 44678 at a glance
| Population | 176 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44678
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44678?
Since 2015, 564 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuscarawas County (251 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44678?
SR-800 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44678 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44678?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Tuscarawas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44678?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuscarawas County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44678 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tuscarawas County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44678?
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.