ZIP 43064 (Plain City, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43064: 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 |
Madison County has lower values than Ohio for 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.
ZIP 43064 at a glance: US-42 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43064 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
February has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-70 (6), US-33 (5) and I-270 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43064 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Look at alternatives to US-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| US-33 | 5 |
| I-270 | 3 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-126 Glick Rd | 1 |
| CR-129 Concord Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 43064 at a glance
| Population | 18,143 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $139,591 |
| Median home value | $451,415 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 43064
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43064?
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (524 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43064?
US-42 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43064 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43064?
The worst month is February: 10.0% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43064?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43064 compare with Ohio?
Madison County records 170.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43064?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.