ZIP 43045 (Milford Center, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
11 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Ohio
Union County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Union County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 43045: US-36 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43045: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Union County has recorded 552 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-133 Northwest Pk (1), SR-38 (1) and US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43045 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-133 Northwest Pk | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 131 |
| US-42 | 89 |
| SR-31 | 73 |
| SR-4 | 51 |
| SR-161 | 23 |
| US-36 | 21 |
| SR-739 | 19 |
| Industrial Pk | 13 |
ZIP 43045 at a glance
| Population | 1,739 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,181 |
| Median home value | $277,634 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +1944% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +51% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43045
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43045?
552 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 269 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43045?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43045 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43045?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43045?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43045 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 64.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43045?
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.