ZIP 43314 (Caledonia, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43314: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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 391 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Ohio
Marion County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Marion County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 43314: SR-309 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43314 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 391 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-309 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43314 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-176 Patton Pike (1), SR-100 (1) and SR-288 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43314 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-309; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 4 |
| CR-176 Patton Pike | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-423 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 107 |
| SR-4 | 43 |
| SR-309 | 43 |
| SR-95 | 26 |
| SR-98 | 17 |
| Center St | 17 |
| SR-203 | 15 |
| SR-423 | 12 |
ZIP 43314 at a glance
| Population | 2,438 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,183 |
| Median home value | $135,967 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 2 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +1123% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43314
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43314?
391 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 229 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43314?
NHTSA data shows SR-309 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43314 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43314?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43314?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43314 compared with Ohio?
Marion County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43314?
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.