ZIP 43076 (Thornville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43076: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
6 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Ohio
Perry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Perry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Perry County at a glance: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 95 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 41 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
6.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43076 since 2015: I-70 (2), SR-79 (2), US-40 (2), SR-13 (1) and SR-37 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 6.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43076 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-93 | 10 |
| SR-37 | 9 |
| SR-204 | 7 |
| SR-668 | 6 |
| SR-345 | 5 |
| US-22 | 5 |
| Cr 6 | 4 |
ZIP 43076 at a glance
| Population | 9,456 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,085 |
| Median home value | $298,544 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +266% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | -2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43076
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43076?
95 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43076?
September has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43076?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43076 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43076?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.