ZIP 43062 (Pataskala, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43062: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Licking County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Licking County: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (26% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Licking County since 2015: 559 people were injured and 46 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
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 43062 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (5), I-270 (4) and SR-37 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (26% of them).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43062 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Licking County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Licking County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Licking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 6 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-270 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| CR-41 Mink St | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-162 Worthington Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 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 43062 at a glance
| Population | 32,037 |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,968 |
| Median home value | $324,503 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 43062
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43062?
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 43062?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43062: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43062?
October has the most truck crashes in Licking County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43062?
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 43062 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Licking County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43062?
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.