ZIP 43078 (Urbana, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43078: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Champaign County: January 14.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Champaign County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43078 happened on SR-29 (2) and SR-55 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43078 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Champaign County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 8.6% 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
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-29 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 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 43078 at a glance
| Population | 19,695 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,816 |
| Median home value | $197,413 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43078
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43078?
Champaign County has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43078?
January has the most truck crashes in Champaign County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43078?
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 43078 compared with Ohio?
Champaign County records 43.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43078?
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.