ZIP 43023 (Granville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43023: 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 sits below Ohio on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Licking County at a glance: June more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (26%).
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
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43023 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-37 (3), CR-41 Mink St (2) and US-62 (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43023 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
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 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| CR-41 Mink St | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| N 21st St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-661 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 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 43023 at a glance
| Population | 15,688 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,852 |
| Median home value | $473,434 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43023
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43023?
Licking County has had 1,136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 559 people and killing 46.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43023?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43023 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43023?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Licking County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43023?
Since 2015, Licking County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43023 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Licking County has 50.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43023?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.