ZIP 44837 (Greenwich, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44837: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Huron 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
10 of 403 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huron County compares with Ohio
Huron County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huron County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Huron County has lower values than Ohio for morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Huron County: 7.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 403 crashes involving commercial trucks in Huron County since 2015: 238 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-96 (2), US-224 (2) and US-250 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44837 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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 Huron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huron County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 68 |
| US-250 | 48 |
| SR-18 | 34 |
| US-224 | 29 |
| SR-4 | 27 |
| SR-61 | 19 |
| SR-99 | 15 |
| SR-13 | 13 |
ZIP 44837 at a glance
| Population | 4,738 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,650 |
| Median home value | $168,783 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huron 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 | 41 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 48 | +18% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 34 | -29% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 35 | +2% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44837
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44837?
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Huron County (238 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44837?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44837: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44837?
Truck crashes in Huron County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44837?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Huron County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44837 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Huron County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44837?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.