ZIP 44850 (New Haven, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44850: 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 sits below Ohio on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Huron County at a glance: 7.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Huron County has recorded 403 truck crashes since 2015, with 238 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44850 since 2015: SR-162 (1), SR-61 (1) and US-224 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44850 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huron County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.7% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2022 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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-162 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
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 44850 at a glance
| Population | 155 |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,904 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 44850
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44850?
Huron County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 238 people and killing 26.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44850?
Truck crashes in Huron County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44850?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huron County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44850 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Huron County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44850?
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.