ZIP 43224 (Columbus, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43224: 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 more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (17%).
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 6,716 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,466 people injured and 140 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
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.
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 (14). Next come I-70 (11), I-71 (11) 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 43224 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-270 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 14 |
| I-70 | 11 |
| I-71 | 11 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| CR-75 Cleveland Ave | 2 |
| CR-125 Frank Rd | 1 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 Phillipi Rd | 1 |
| CR-378 Harmon Ave | 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 43224 at a glance
| Population | 44,319 |
| Density | 2,071 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,321 |
| Median home value | $171,854 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 43224
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43224?
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 43224?
I-270 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43224 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43224?
September has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43224?
Garbage trucks were involved in 141 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43224 compare with Ohio?
Franklin County records 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43224?
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.