ZIP 44708 (Canton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44708: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Stark County is lower 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).
Stark County at a glance: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (93 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,392 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stark County since 2015: 735 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-172 (3), I-77 (2) and SR-627 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 93 crashes, 6.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44708 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-172 | 3 |
| 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 |
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 44708 at a glance
| Population | 24,285 |
| Density | 932 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,706 |
| Median home value | $171,768 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 97. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44708
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44708?
1,392 truck crashes have been reported in Stark County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 735 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44708?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44708: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44708?
The worst month is January: 9.3% of truck crashes in Stark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44708?
Garbage trucks were involved in 93 reported crashes in Stark County since 2015 (6.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 44708 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Stark County records 31.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44708?
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.