ZIP 43223 (Columbus, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43223: 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 more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (17%).
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
I-270 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43223 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-71 (13), I-70 (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%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43223 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.
- 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-270 | 17 |
| I-71 | 13 |
| I-70 | 12 |
| CR-122 Alum Creek Dr | 2 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 2 |
| SR-104 | 2 |
| SR-317 | 2 |
| US-23 | 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 43223 at a glance
| Population | 28,187 |
| Density | 1,088 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,911 |
| Median home value | $143,772 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 43223
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43223?
Since 2015, 6,716 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (3,466 injured, 140 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43223?
NHTSA data shows I-270 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43223 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43223?
September has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43223?
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 43223 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43223?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.