ZIP 43072 (Saint Paris, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43072: 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 sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Champaign County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Champaign County. They injured 114 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43072 is SR-235, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-29 (2), US-36 (2) and SR-41 (1).
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 43072 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-235, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-235 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-589 | 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 43072 at a glance
| Population | 5,253 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,375 |
| Median home value | $185,201 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 43072
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43072?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Champaign County (114 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43072?
SR-235 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43072 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43072?
January has the most truck crashes in Champaign County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43072?
Since 2015, Champaign County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43072 compared with Ohio?
Champaign County records 43.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43072?
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.