ZIP 44844 (McCutchenville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44844: 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 44844 at a glance: US-23 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 44844.
Overview
Police reported 327 crashes involving commercial trucks in Seneca County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44844 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-53 (3), CR-35 Perry St (1) and CR-591 (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 44844 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 7 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| CR-35 Perry St | 1 |
| CR-591 | 1 |
| TR-59 Rainey Rd | 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 44844 at a glance
| Population | 744 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,556 |
| Median home value | $180,897 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 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 44844
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44844?
Seneca County has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44844?
US-23 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44844 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44844?
Truck crashes in Seneca County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44844?
Since 2015, Seneca County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44844 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Seneca County records 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44844?
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.