ZIP 43412 (Curtice, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43412: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lucas 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lucas County compares with Ohio
Lucas County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lucas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lucas County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Lucas County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 43412: I-280 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43412 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lucas County. They injured 1,245 people and killed 66.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43412 is I-280, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-2 (2), SR-579 (2) and CR-179 Cedar Point Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 43 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is December, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43412 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-280, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lucas County.
- 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 Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-280 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
| CR-180 Corduroy Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Front St | 1 |
| SR-795 | 1 |
| TR-98 W Schiller Rd | 1 |
| Teachout Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lucas County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 475 | 329 |
| Ir 75 | 261 |
| Ir 80 | 195 |
| US-24 | 137 |
| SR-2 | 98 |
| I-75 Hw | 93 |
| Alexis Rd | 70 |
| Ir 280 | 69 |
ZIP 43412 at a glance
| Population | 4,175 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,885 |
| Median home value | $228,961 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lucas 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 | 69 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 186 | +168% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 244 | +31% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 198 | -19% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 198. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43412
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43412?
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lucas County (1,245 injured, 66 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43412?
I-280 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43412 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43412?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43412?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Lucas County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43412 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lucas County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43412?
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.