ZIP 43143 (Mount Sterling, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43143: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
13 of 921 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Ohio
Madison County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 170.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 43143 at a glance: I-71 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 43143.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 921 truck crashes since 2015, with 524 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43143 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-62 (3), SR-38 (1) and TR-1023 Era Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43143 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 8 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| TR-1023 Era Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 439 |
| Ir 71 | 184 |
| US-42 | 103 |
| SR-38 | 32 |
| SR-56 | 23 |
| SR-29 | 21 |
| US-40 | 13 |
| SR-142 | 13 |
ZIP 43143 at a glance
| Population | 5,803 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,333 |
| Median home value | $240,013 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 23 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | +91% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 64 | +43% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 77 | +22% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43143
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43143?
Madison County has had 921 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 524 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43143?
I-71 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43143 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43143?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in February, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43143?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43143 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 170.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43143?
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.