ZIP 43065 (Powell, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Ohio
Delaware County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Delaware County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 43065 at a glance: US-23 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43065: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,280 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 587 people were injured and 50 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43065 is US-23, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-71 (5), US-33 (4) and US-36 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43065 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Delaware County.
- 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 9 |
| I-71 | 5 |
| US-33 | 4 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| I-270 | 3 |
| US-42 | 3 |
| CR-129 Concord Rd | 2 |
| CR-126 Glick Rd | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 339 |
| US-23 | 277 |
| US-36 | 99 |
| US-42 | 77 |
| SR-315 | 30 |
| SR-37 | 27 |
| Central Av | 23 |
| William St | 20 |
ZIP 43065 at a glance
| Population | 46,679 |
| Density | 642 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $154,481 |
| Median home value | $482,041 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 40 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 71 | +78% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 101 | +43% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 101 | -0% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43065?
Since 2015, 1,280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (587 injured, 50 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43065?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43065 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43065?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43065?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43065 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43065?
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.