ZIP 43158 (Union Furnace, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43158: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hocking County: 1 in 10 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.8%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Hocking County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43158 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-33 Canal St (1), 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 43158 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| CR-33 Canal St | 1 |
| SR-278 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 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 43158 at a glance
| Population | 160 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 32% |
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 43158
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43158?
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hocking County (76 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43158?
US-33 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43158 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43158?
The worst month is August: 13.2% of truck crashes in Hocking County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43158?
Since 2015, Hocking County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43158 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hocking County has 40.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43158?
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.