ZIP 44827 (Crestline, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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 279 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Ohio
Crawford County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Crawford County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Crawford County: 12.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 279 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 138 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44827 since 2015: CR-49 Remlinger Rd (1), SR-100 (1), SR-288 (1), SR-309 (1) and SR-314 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44827 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-49 Remlinger Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 69 |
| Us 30 Hw | 27 |
| State Route 4 Hw | 13 |
| State Route 598 Hw | 11 |
| State Route 19 Hw | 8 |
| State Route 602 Hw | 7 |
| Sandusky Av | 6 |
| SR-598 | 6 |
ZIP 44827 at a glance
| Population | 6,993 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,757 |
| Median home value | $125,900 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 24 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | +2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44827
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44827?
279 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 138 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44827?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44827?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44827 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44827?
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.