ZIP 43029 (Irwin, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
13 of 921 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Ohio
Madison County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 170.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Madison County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 43029: US-42 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43029: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 921 truck crashes since 2015, with 524 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43029 is US-42, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-38 (2), US-36 (2) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43029 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-42 | 5 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 439 |
| Ir 71 | 184 |
| US-42 | 103 |
| SR-38 | 32 |
| SR-56 | 23 |
| SR-29 | 21 |
| US-40 | 13 |
| SR-142 | 13 |
ZIP 43029 at a glance
| Population | 544 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,744 |
| Median home value | $262,443 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 23 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | +91% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 64 | +43% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 77 | +22% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43029
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43029?
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (524 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43029?
Since 2015, US-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43029: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43029?
The worst month is February: 10.0% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43029?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43029 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 170.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43029?
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.