ZIP 43340 (Mount Victory, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43340: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hardin County at a glance: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardin County. They injured 108 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43340 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-113 Main St (1) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43340 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-113 Main St | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 43340 at a glance
| Population | 2,103 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,446 |
| Median home value | $216,898 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43340?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (108 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43340?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43340?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43340 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43340?
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.