ZIP 44857 (Norwalk, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44857: 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Huron County. They injured 238 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-80 (4), SR-18 (3) and CR-13 Mason Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44857 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.7% 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
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 Huron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| CR-13 Mason Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-51 Grnwch Milan Twn Lne Rd | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 44857 at a glance
| Population | 23,288 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,297 |
| Median home value | $175,400 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44857
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44857?
403 truck crashes have been reported in Huron County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 238 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44857?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44857 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44857?
Truck crashes in Huron County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44857?
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 44857 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Huron County has 61.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44857?
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.