ZIP 43207 (Columbus, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43207: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Ohio
Franklin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Franklin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Franklin County at a glance: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 17% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,716 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 3,466 people and killed 140.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). It is followed by I-70 (13), I-71 (12) and CR-122 Alum Creek Dr (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
141 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43207 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 18 |
| I-70 | 13 |
| I-71 | 12 |
| CR-122 Alum Creek Dr | 2 |
| SR-104 | 2 |
| SR-317 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| CR-123 Williams Rd | 1 |
| CR-125 Frank Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 270 | 1,250 |
| Ir 70 | 1,125 |
| Ir 71 | 953 |
| Ir 670 | 187 |
| US-33 | 151 |
| SR-315 | 122 |
| Alum Creek Dr | 108 |
| US-23 | 104 |
ZIP 43207 at a glance
| Population | 47,272 |
| Density | 789 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,310 |
| Median home value | $177,673 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 39 | — | 8.9 |
| 2000s | 334 | +751% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 555 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 492 | -11% | 10.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 492 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 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43207
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43207?
Since 2015, 6,716 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (3,466 injured, 140 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43207?
I-270 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43207 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43207?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in September, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43207?
141 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43207 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43207?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.