ZIP 43358 (West Mansfield, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43358: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
11 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Ohio
Union County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Union County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Union County: +51% yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 in the 2000s to 44 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 552 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 269 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43358 since 2015: SR-31 (2), SR-347 (2) and CR-113 Main St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43358 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-347 | 2 |
| CR-113 Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 131 |
| US-42 | 89 |
| SR-31 | 73 |
| SR-4 | 51 |
| SR-161 | 23 |
| US-36 | 21 |
| SR-739 | 19 |
| Industrial Pk | 13 |
ZIP 43358 at a glance
| Population | 2,275 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,121 |
| Median home value | $215,531 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +1944% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +51% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43358
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43358?
552 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 269 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43358?
The worst month is February: 10.9% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43358?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43358 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 64.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43358?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.