ZIP 44866 (Polk, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44866: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ashland 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 704 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashland County compares with Ohio
Ashland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ashland County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Ashland County: 1 in 94 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 704 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashland County since 2015: 339 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44866 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-250 (3), US-224 (2) and US-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44866 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashland County.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.2% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ashland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| US-250 | 3 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 253 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| US-250 | 72 |
| US-224 | 31 |
| US-42 | 30 |
| SR-60 | 25 |
| SR-89 | 23 |
| SR-302 | 14 |
ZIP 44866 at a glance
| Population | 2,106 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,208 |
| Median home value | $202,087 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 38 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 49 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | +15% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | -1% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44866
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44866?
Ashland County has had 704 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 339 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44866?
I-71 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44866 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44866?
February has the most truck crashes in Ashland County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44866?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Ashland County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44866 compare with Ohio?
Ashland County records 114.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44866?
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.