ZIP 44703 (Canton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44703: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Stark County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (93 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,392 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stark County. They injured 735 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44703 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. 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%).
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44703 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 23.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 44703 at a glance
| Population | 8,070 |
| Density | 2,944 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,957 |
| Median home value | $89,770 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 44703
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44703?
Since 2015, 1,392 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stark County (735 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44703?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44703 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44703?
The worst month is January: 9.3% of truck crashes in Stark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44703?
Garbage trucks were involved in 93 reported crashes in Stark County since 2015 (6.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44703 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Stark County has 31.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44703?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.