ZIP 44830 (Fostoria, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Seneca 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
6 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seneca County compares with Ohio
Seneca County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seneca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seneca County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Seneca County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 44830 at a glance: SR-199 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44830: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seneca County. They injured 150 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-199 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-591 (1), SR-12 (1) and Stearns Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44830 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seneca County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-199, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2022 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seneca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-199 | 2 |
| CR-591 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| Stearns Rd | 1 |
| TR-59 Rainey Rd | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 33 |
| US-23 | 30 |
| SR-4 | 26 |
| SR-53 | 21 |
| SR-12 | 21 |
| Washington St | 18 |
| SR-18 | 17 |
| Cr 592 | 10 |
ZIP 44830 at a glance
| Population | 18,671 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,990 |
| Median home value | $126,225 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seneca 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 | 3 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +890% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -13% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44830
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44830?
327 truck crashes have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 150 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44830?
NHTSA data shows SR-199 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44830 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44830?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Seneca County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44830?
Since 2015, Seneca County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44830 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Seneca County has 52.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44830?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.