ZIP 43004 (Blacklick, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Ohio
Franklin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Franklin County: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (17%).
Overview
Police reported 6,716 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 3,466 people were injured and 140 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-270 (9), SR-16 (3) and CR-41 Mink St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 141 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43004 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Franklin County.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 12 |
| I-270 | 9 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| CR-41 Mink St | 2 |
| CR-75 Cleveland Ave | 2 |
| CR-162 Worthington Rd | 1 |
| CR-8 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| E 5th Ave | 1 |
| Kelton Ave | 1 |
| Mu-830 Fairwood Av | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 270 | 1,250 |
| Ir 70 | 1,125 |
| Ir 71 | 953 |
| Ir 670 | 187 |
| US-33 | 151 |
| SR-315 | 122 |
| Alum Creek Dr | 108 |
| US-23 | 104 |
ZIP 43004 at a glance
| Population | 31,477 |
| Density | 972 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,175 |
| Median home value | $335,642 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 39 | — | 8.9 |
| 2000s | 334 | +751% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 555 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 492 | -11% | 10.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 492. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43004
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43004?
Since 2015, 6,716 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (3,466 injured, 140 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43004?
I-70 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43004 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43004?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43004?
141 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43004 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43004?
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.