ZIP 43003 (Ashley, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Ohio
Delaware County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Delaware County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 43003 at a glance: US-23 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43003: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 1,280 truck crashes since 2015, with 587 people injured and 50 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-71 (4), US-36 (3) and CR-108 Owens Rd E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43003 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 5 |
| I-71 | 4 |
| US-36 | 3 |
| CR-108 Owens Rd E | 1 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 339 |
| US-23 | 277 |
| US-36 | 99 |
| US-42 | 77 |
| SR-315 | 30 |
| SR-37 | 27 |
| Central Av | 23 |
| William St | 20 |
ZIP 43003 at a glance
| Population | 3,723 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,852 |
| Median home value | $243,479 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 40 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 71 | +78% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 101 | +43% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 101 | -0% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 101 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43003
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43003?
1,280 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 50 deaths and 587 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43003?
Since 2015, US-23 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43003: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43003?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43003?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43003 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 45.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43003?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.