ZIP 43007 (Broadway, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43007: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
11 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Ohio
Union County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Union County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Union County: +51% yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 in the 2000s to 44 in the 2010s.
Overview
Union County has recorded 552 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43007 happened on SR-31 (2), SR-347 (2), CR-133 Northwest Pk (1) and US-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43007 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-347 | 2 |
| CR-133 Northwest Pk | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 131 |
| US-42 | 89 |
| SR-31 | 73 |
| SR-4 | 51 |
| SR-161 | 23 |
| US-36 | 21 |
| SR-739 | 19 |
| Industrial Pk | 13 |
ZIP 43007 at a glance
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +1944% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +51% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43007
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43007?
552 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 269 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43007?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43007?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43007 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43007?
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.