ZIP 43148 (Pleasantville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43148: 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 |
Fairfield County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share.
Fairfield County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 422 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fairfield County since 2015: 204 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-31 Coonpath Rd (1), I-70 (1) and SR-79 (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 43148 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-37, 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.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-31 Coonpath Rd | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 43148 at a glance
| Population | 1,898 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,072 |
| Median home value | $243,470 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 43148
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43148?
Fairfield County has had 422 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 204 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43148?
SR-37 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43148 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43148?
September has the most truck crashes in Fairfield County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43148?
Since 2015, Fairfield County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43148 compare with Ohio?
Fairfield County records 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43148?
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.