ZIP 44687 (Walnut Creek, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44687: 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 sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 44687: SR-39 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44687 since 2015.
Overview
Holmes County has recorded 242 truck crashes since 2015, with 112 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44687 is SR-39, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-250 (3), US-62 (2) and SR-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44687 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-39, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 | 4 |
| US-250 | 3 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| SR-93 | 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 44687 at a glance
| Population | 337 |
| Density | 245 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,714 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44687
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44687?
Holmes County has had 242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44687?
Since 2015, SR-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44687: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44687?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Holmes County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44687?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44687 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 44687?
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.