ZIP 44836 (Green Springs, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44836: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Seneca County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Seneca County at a glance: 4.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seneca County. They injured 150 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44836 happened on SR-18 (2), SR-53 (2), US-20 (2), US-6 (2) and CR-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44836 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seneca County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-18 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-560 Countryside Dr | 1 |
| SR-101 | 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 44836 at a glance
| Population | 2,496 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,299 |
| Median home value | $142,251 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44836
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44836?
Seneca County has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44836?
Truck crashes in Seneca County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44836?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Seneca County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 44836 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Seneca County records 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44836?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.