ZIP 43326 (Kenton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43326: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
4 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Ohio
Hardin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Hardin County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardin County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-68 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43326 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-113 Main St (1), CR-75 (1) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43326 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Look at alternatives to US-68 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 8.7% 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 3 |
| CR-113 Main St | 1 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 20 |
| Main St | 18 |
| SR-117 | 14 |
| SR-31 | 12 |
| Detroit St | 10 |
| US-00068 | 8 |
| SR-81 | 8 |
| SR-309 | 8 |
ZIP 43326 at a glance
| Population | 12,573 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,785 |
| Median home value | $146,041 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 24 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +0% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43326
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43326?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (108 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43326?
US-68 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43326 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43326?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43326?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43326 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43326?
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.