ZIP 43311 (Bellefontaine, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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
6 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Ohio
Logan County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Logan County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Logan County: 13.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43311 since 2015: SR-274 (2), SR-47 (2), CR-10 (1), SR-245 (1) and US-68 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43311 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- With 13.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-274 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 117 |
| US-68 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 20 |
| SR-347 | 14 |
| SR-274 | 12 |
| Sandusky Av | 10 |
| SR-292 | 9 |
| SR-117 | 8 |
ZIP 43311 at a glance
| Population | 20,391 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,914 |
| Median home value | $207,810 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 3 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +399% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +81% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 25 | -17% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43311
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43311?
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (152 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43311?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43311?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43311 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Logan County records 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43311?
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.