ZIP 43153 (South Solon, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43153: 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 sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 43153: I-71 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43153 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 524 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
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 43153 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-41 (3), SR-38 (2) and US-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43153 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| US-35 | 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 43153 at a glance
| Population | 1,112 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,417 |
| Median home value | $181,141 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43153
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43153?
921 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 524 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43153?
I-71 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43153 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43153?
The worst month is February: 10.0% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43153?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43153 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 170.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43153?
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.