ZIP 44854 (New Washington, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44854: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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 279 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Ohio
Crawford County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Crawford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Crawford County at a glance: 12.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 279 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44854 since 2015: SR-103 (1) and US-224 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44854 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.8% 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
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-103 | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 69 |
| Us 30 Hw | 27 |
| State Route 4 Hw | 13 |
| State Route 598 Hw | 11 |
| State Route 19 Hw | 8 |
| State Route 602 Hw | 7 |
| Sandusky Av | 6 |
| SR-598 | 6 |
ZIP 44854 at a glance
| Population | 1,630 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,357 |
| Median home value | $159,869 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 24 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | +2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +3% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44854
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44854?
Crawford County has had 279 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44854?
October has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44854?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 44854 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44854?
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.