ZIP 43047 (Mingo, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Champaign 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
5 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign County compares with Ohio
Champaign County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Champaign County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Champaign County: January 14.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 201 crashes involving commercial trucks in Champaign County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43047 happened on CR-133 Northwest Pk (1), SR-245 (1), SR-29 (1) and SR-347 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43047 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 8.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-133 Northwest Pk | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-347 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 22 |
| SR-4 | 18 |
| US-36 | 16 |
| US-00036 | 14 |
| US-00068 | 12 |
| SR-29 | 11 |
| SR-235 | 10 |
| SR-00029 | 10 |
ZIP 43047 at a glance
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 656 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +35% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -17% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43047
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43047?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 114 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43047?
Truck crashes in Champaign County peak in January, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43047?
Since 2015, Champaign County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43047 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Champaign County has 43.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43047?
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.