ZIP 43113 (Circleville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43113: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pickaway 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
8 of 541 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickaway County compares with Ohio
Pickaway County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickaway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickaway County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Pickaway County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 43113: US-23 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43113: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 541 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pickaway County since 2015: 264 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43113 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-280 Kingston-Adelphi Rd (1) and CR-4 Fosnaugh School Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43113 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pickaway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 5 |
| CR-280 Kingston-Adelphi Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Fosnaugh School Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickaway County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 261 |
| Ir 71 | 62 |
| SR-762 | 24 |
| US-22 | 20 |
| SR-56 | 17 |
| SR-104 | 16 |
| US-62 | 8 |
| Us 23 Hw | 7 |
ZIP 43113 at a glance
| Population | 24,480 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,231 |
| Median home value | $233,718 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickaway 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 | 1 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 24 | +2723% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 36 | +47% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +34% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43113
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43113?
Pickaway County has had 541 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43113?
US-23 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43113 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43113?
Truck crashes in Pickaway County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43113?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pickaway County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43113 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pickaway County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43113?
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.