ZIP 43414 (Dunbridge, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43414: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wood 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
22 of 1,980 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Ohio
Wood County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Wood County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Wood County at a glance: 1 in 99 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wood County since 2015: 900 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43414 is US-6, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (5), US-24 (3) and I-80 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (23% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43414 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wood County.
- 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 7 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| SR-795 | 2 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| SR-582 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 816 |
| Ir 80 | 257 |
| US-6 | 116 |
| SR-420 | 82 |
| Ir 280 | 73 |
| US-20 | 54 |
| Ir 475 | 53 |
| SR-795 | 43 |
ZIP 43414 at a glance
| Population | 144 |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 19 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 110 | +473% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 181 | +65% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 137 | -24% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 137. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43414
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43414?
Since 2015, 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wood County (900 injured, 47 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43414?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43414: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43414?
February has the most truck crashes in Wood County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43414?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43414 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wood County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43414?
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.