ZIP 44702 (Canton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44702: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stark 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stark County compares with Ohio
Stark County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stark County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Stark County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Stark County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Stark County has recorded 1,392 truck crashes since 2015, with 735 people injured and 37 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-77 (2), SR-627 (2) and US-62 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
93 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44702 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 23.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-627 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| CR-190 Applegrove St Ne | 1 |
| CR-254 Harrison Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-257 Shepler Church Ave | 1 |
| CR-31 State St | 1 |
| CR-67 Columbus Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stark County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 77 | 231 |
| US-30 | 134 |
| US-62 | 106 |
| SR-43 | 54 |
| SR-21 | 48 |
| SR-172 | 34 |
| SR-93 | 30 |
| SR-44 | 21 |
ZIP 44702 at a glance
| Population | 963 |
| Density | 662 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $12,411 |
| Home ownership | 5% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stark 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 | 5 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 108 | +2004% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 133 | +23% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 97 | -27% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44702
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44702?
Stark County has had 1,392 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 735 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44702?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44702 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44702?
January has the most truck crashes in Stark County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44702?
Since 2015, Stark County has reported 93 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44702 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Stark County has 31.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44702?
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.