ZIP 44839 (Huron, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44839: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Erie 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
12 of 944 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Erie County compares with Ohio
Erie County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Erie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Erie County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.03 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Erie County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Erie County at a glance: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Erie County has recorded 944 truck crashes since 2015, with 905 people injured and 69 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44839 is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-2 (2), US-20 (2) and US-250 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44839 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Erie County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Erie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| CR-13 Mason Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erie County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 587 |
| SR-2 | 94 |
| SR-4 | 37 |
| US-250 | 26 |
| US-6 | 23 |
| Ir 0080 | 19 |
| SR-113 | 14 |
| SR-101 | 10 |
ZIP 44839 at a glance
| Population | 12,447 |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,181 |
| Median home value | $251,154 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erie 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 | 46 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 59 | +29% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 80 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 77 | -4% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44839
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44839?
944 truck crashes have been reported in Erie County since 2015, with 69 deaths and 905 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44839?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44839 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44839?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Erie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44839?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Erie County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44839 compared with Ohio?
Erie County records 106.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44839?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.