ZIP 43320 (Edison, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morrow 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 469 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morrow County compares with Ohio
Morrow County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morrow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morrow County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Morrow County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Morrow County: 1 in 143 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Morrow County has recorded 469 truck crashes since 2015, with 354 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-309 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-176 Patton Pike (1), SR-100 (1) and SR-288 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43320 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-309; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Morrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 2 |
| CR-176 Patton Pike | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morrow County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 297 |
| SR-61 | 52 |
| SR-95 | 20 |
| SR-314 | 15 |
| SR-229 | 14 |
| US-42 | 10 |
| SR-309 | 6 |
| Main St | 5 |
ZIP 43320 at a glance
| Population | 1,189 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,603 |
| Median home value | $140,141 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morrow 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | +467% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | +58% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 35 | -12% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43320
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43320?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morrow County (354 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43320?
NHTSA data shows SR-309 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43320 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43320?
Truck crashes in Morrow County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43320?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Morrow County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43320 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 108.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morrow County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43320?
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.