ZIP 43071 (Saint Louisville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43071: 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 |
Licking County has lower values than Ohio for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Licking County: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 26% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Licking County. They injured 559 people and killed 46.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43071 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-79 (2), N 21st St (1) and SR-661 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is June, with 26% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43071 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Licking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| N 21st St | 1 |
| SR-661 | 1 |
| TR-557 Mt Vernon Ave | 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 43071 at a glance
| Population | 2,371 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,824 |
| Median home value | $212,520 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43071
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43071?
Since 2015, 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Licking County (559 injured, 46 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43071?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43071 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43071?
Truck crashes in Licking County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43071?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Licking County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43071 compared with Ohio?
Licking County records 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43071?
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.