ZIP 43346 (Roundhead, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43346: 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 |
Hardin County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on 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
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-117 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-52 (1), CR-75 (1) and Lawrence Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43346 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-117; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 4 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
| US-68 | 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 43346 at a glance
| Population | 238 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,130 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 43346
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43346?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 108 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43346?
SR-117 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43346 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43346?
January has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43346?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43346 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43346?
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.