ZIP 44691 (Wooster, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44691: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
19 of 918 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Ohio
Wayne County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Wayne County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 44691 at a glance: US-250 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44691 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 918 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 385 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-250 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44691 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-83 (3), SR-3 (2) and CR-44 Apple Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44691 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-250; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-44 Apple Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-54 Honeytown Rd | 1 |
| SR-226 | 1 |
| SR-585 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 121 |
| Ir 71 | 117 |
| US-0250 | 80 |
| SR-0585 | 57 |
| SR-0083 | 33 |
| SR-0057 | 33 |
| SR-0003 | 24 |
| SR-0021 | 24 |
ZIP 44691 at a glance
| Population | 44,344 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,920 |
| Median home value | $228,679 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 10 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +643% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 70 | -15% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44691
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44691?
918 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 385 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44691?
US-250 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44691 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44691?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44691?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44691 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 67.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44691?
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.