ZIP 43350 (Sparta, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43350: 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morrow County. They injured 354 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43350 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-61 (2), SR-229 (1) and SR-314 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43350 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrow County.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 7 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 43350 at a glance
| Population | 146 |
| Density | 410 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,583 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43350
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43350?
Morrow County has had 469 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 354 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43350?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43350: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43350?
The worst month is March: 12.8% of truck crashes in Morrow County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43350?
Since 2015, Morrow County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43350 compared with Ohio?
Morrow County records 108.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43350?
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.