ZIP 44838 (Hayesville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44838: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ashland 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 704 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashland County compares with Ohio
Ashland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ashland County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ashland County at a glance: 1 in 94 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 704 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashland County. They injured 339 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44838 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-71 (4), SR-3 (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44838 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashland County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ashland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| I-71 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 253 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| US-250 | 72 |
| US-224 | 31 |
| US-42 | 30 |
| SR-60 | 25 |
| SR-89 | 23 |
| SR-302 | 14 |
ZIP 44838 at a glance
| Population | 217 |
| Density | 301 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,833 |
| Median home value | $122,552 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 38 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 49 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | +15% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | -1% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44838
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44838?
Since 2015, 704 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashland County (339 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44838?
US-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44838 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44838?
Truck crashes in Ashland County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44838?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44838 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 114.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ashland County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44838?
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.