ZIP 43228 (Columbus, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43228: 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 |
Franklin County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
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 (14). It is followed by I-70 (13), I-270 (10) and CR-22 Fisher Rd (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.
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43228 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-71 | 14 |
| I-70 | 13 |
| I-270 | 10 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-125 Frank Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 | 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 43228 at a glance
| Population | 59,077 |
| Density | 1,147 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,713 |
| Median home value | $219,506 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 492. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 43228
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43228?
Franklin County has had 6,716 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,466 people and killing 140.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43228?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43228: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43228?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43228?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 141 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43228 compare 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 43228?
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.