ZIP 43138 (Logan, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43138: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hocking 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
12 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hocking County compares with Ohio
Hocking County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hocking County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hocking County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Hocking County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hocking County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Hocking County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43138 is US-33, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-278 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 9.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43138 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hocking County.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.6% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hocking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 4 |
| SR-278 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hocking County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 65 |
| SR-93 | 11 |
| SR-664 | 11 |
| SR-180 | 10 |
| Cr 33A | 3 |
| SR-328 | 3 |
| Cr 24 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
ZIP 43138 at a glance
| Population | 18,906 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,051 |
| Median home value | $179,925 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hocking 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 | 27 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -72% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -17% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43138
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43138?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Hocking County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 76 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43138?
Since 2015, US-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43138: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43138?
Truck crashes in Hocking County peak in August, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43138?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Hocking County since 2015 (9.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43138 compare with Ohio?
Hocking County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43138?
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.