ZIP 43214 (Columbus, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43214: 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.
The headline for Franklin County: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of the year's total).
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
Truck crashes peak in September (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43214 is I-71, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-270 (10), I-70 (7) and US-23 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 141 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43214 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-71 | 11 |
| I-270 | 10 |
| I-70 | 7 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 2 |
| CR-75 Cleveland Ave | 2 |
| CR-125 Frank Rd | 1 |
| CR-126 Glick Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 | 1 |
| CR-26 Phillipi 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 43214 at a glance
| Population | 26,776 |
| Density | 1,517 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,183 |
| Median home value | $401,293 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43214
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43214?
6,716 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 140 deaths and 3,466 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43214?
I-71 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43214 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43214?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43214?
141 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43214 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43214?
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.