ZIP 43130 (Lancaster, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43130: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairfield 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
20 of 422 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with Ohio
Fairfield County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield 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 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Fairfield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Fairfield County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.6%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 422 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairfield County. They injured 204 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43130 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-22 (2), CR-24 Clearport Rd (1) and CR-31 Coonpath Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43130 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fairfield County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| CR-24 Clearport Rd | 1 |
| CR-31 Coonpath Rd | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 82 |
| Ir 70 | 51 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-37 | 25 |
| SR-188 | 20 |
| SR-256 | 15 |
| SR-159 | 13 |
| Memorial Dr | 9 |
ZIP 43130 at a glance
| Population | 62,933 |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,153 |
| Median home value | $229,510 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | +70% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 27 | -37% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43130
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43130?
Fairfield County has had 422 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 204 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43130?
US-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43130 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43130?
Truck crashes in Fairfield County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43130?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Fairfield County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43130 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Fairfield County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43130?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.