ZIP 43009 (Cable, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43009: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Champaign 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
5 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign County compares with Ohio
Champaign County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Champaign County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Champaign County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Champaign County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43009 since 2015: SR-245 (1), SR-29 (1), SR-4 (1), SR-55 (1) and US-36 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43009 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 8.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-245 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 22 |
| SR-4 | 18 |
| US-36 | 16 |
| US-00036 | 14 |
| US-00068 | 12 |
| SR-29 | 11 |
| SR-235 | 10 |
| SR-00029 | 10 |
ZIP 43009 at a glance
| Population | 2,229 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,841 |
| Median home value | $259,205 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +35% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -17% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43009
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43009?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 114 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43009?
January has the most truck crashes in Champaign County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43009?
Since 2015, Champaign County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43009 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Champaign County has 43.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43009?
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.