ZIP 43240 (Columbus, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43240: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Ohio
Delaware County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Delaware County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Delaware County at a glance: +43% yearly reported truck crashes went from 71 in the 2000s to 101 in the 2010s.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 1,280 truck crashes since 2015, with 587 people injured and 50 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43240 happened on I-71 (8), US-23 (8), I-270 (3), US-36 (3) and CR-75 Cleveland Ave (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43240 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 8 |
| US-23 | 8 |
| I-270 | 3 |
| US-36 | 3 |
| CR-75 Cleveland Ave | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-126 Glick Rd | 1 |
| CR-30 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| CR-34 Galena Rd | 1 |
| CR-8 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 339 |
| US-23 | 277 |
| US-36 | 99 |
| US-42 | 77 |
| SR-315 | 30 |
| SR-37 | 27 |
| Central Av | 23 |
| William St | 20 |
ZIP 43240 at a glance
| Population | 7,679 |
| Density | 1,206 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,895 |
| Median home value | $329,794 |
| Home ownership | 28% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 40 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 71 | +78% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 101 | +43% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 101 | -0% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 101 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43240
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43240?
Since 2015, 1,280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (587 injured, 50 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43240?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43240?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43240 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43240?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.