ZIP 44695 (Bowerston, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44695: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
7 of 159 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Ohio
Carroll County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Carroll County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carroll County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 159 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 8.9% 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 44695 is US-250, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-11 Antigua Rd (1), SR-151 (1) and SR-542 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44695 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-250, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 4 |
| CR-11 Antigua Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-542 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 27 |
| SR-39 | 18 |
| SR-9 | 18 |
| SR-183 | 13 |
| SR-332 | 9 |
| SR-171 | 8 |
| SR-164 | 4 |
| Canton Nw Rd | 3 |
ZIP 44695 at a glance
| Population | 1,273 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,051 |
| Median home value | $218,371 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 48 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | -78% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +51% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -23% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44695
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44695?
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (68 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44695?
Since 2015, US-250 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44695: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44695?
The worst month is November: 11.9% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44695?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44695 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 50.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44695?
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.