ZIP 43220 (Columbus, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43220: 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 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: I-70 (8), I-270 (7) and US-23 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 141 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43220 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
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-70 | 8 |
| I-270 | 7 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 2 |
| CR-75 Cleveland Ave | 2 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| CR-125 Frank Rd | 1 |
| CR-126 Glick Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 | 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 43220 at a glance
| Population | 28,792 |
| Density | 1,681 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,298 |
| Median home value | $481,324 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 492. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43220
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43220?
Since 2015, 6,716 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (3,466 injured, 140 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43220?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43220: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43220?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43220?
Garbage trucks were involved in 141 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43220 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 43220?
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.