ZIP 44853 (New Riegel, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44853: 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 has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 44853: US-23 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 44853.
Overview
Seneca County has recorded 327 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44853 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-53 (2), CR-35 Perry St (1) and CR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44853 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
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 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-35 Perry St | 1 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-591 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-568 | 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 44853 at a glance
| Population | 1,391 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,281 |
| Median home value | $164,111 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 44853
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44853?
327 truck crashes have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 150 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44853?
US-23 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44853 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44853?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Seneca County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44853?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44853 compare with Ohio?
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 44853?
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.