ZIP 43028 (Howard, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43028: 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Knox County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 101 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43028 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-80 Columbus Rd (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43028 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 22.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-80 Columbus Rd | 1 |
| SR-3 | 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 43028 at a glance
| Population | 7,799 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,186 |
| Median home value | $280,861 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43028
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43028?
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (101 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43028?
The worst month is July: 10.7% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43028?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43028 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43028?
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.