ZIP 43008 (Buckeye Lake, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Licking 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Licking County compares with Ohio
Licking County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Licking County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Licking County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Licking County has lower values than Ohio for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Licking County at a glance: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (26% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Licking County. They injured 559 people and killed 46.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43008 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-40 (3), I-70 (2) and SR-37 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (26%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43008 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Licking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| Ts-142 Silver St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Licking County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 463 |
| SR-16 | 50 |
| SR-37 | 41 |
| SR-79 | 29 |
| Ir 0070 | 24 |
| Lancaster Rd | 21 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| Main St | 20 |
ZIP 43008 at a glance
| Population | 2,434 |
| Density | 626 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,558 |
| Median home value | $163,597 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Licking 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 | 61 | +48% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | +37% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 94 | +12% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43008
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43008?
1,136 truck crashes have been reported in Licking County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 559 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43008?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43008: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43008?
Truck crashes in Licking County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43008?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Licking County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43008 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Licking County has 50.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43008?
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.