ZIP 43019 (Fredericktown, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43019: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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
12 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Ohio
Knox County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Knox County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Knox County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 205 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43019 is I-71, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-80 Columbus Rd (1), SR-229 (1) and SR-314 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43019 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 22.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Crash reporting for 2022 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 10 |
| CR-80 Columbus Rd | 1 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 22 |
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-229 | 16 |
| SR-661 | 11 |
| US-62 | 9 |
| SR-95 | 6 |
| SR-586 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
ZIP 43019 at a glance
| Population | 9,445 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,104 |
| Median home value | $202,794 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +41% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -24% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43019
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43019?
Knox County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43019?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43019: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43019?
July has the most truck crashes in Knox County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43019?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43019 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 28.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43019?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.