ZIP 43416 (Elmore, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43416: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ottawa 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
13 of 284 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Ohio
Ottawa County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ottawa County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ottawa County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.6%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Ottawa County has recorded 284 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% 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 43416 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-20 (4), SR-163 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43416 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| TR-92 Toussaint Portage Rd | 1 |
| TR-98 W Schiller Rd | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 77 |
| SR-2 | 64 |
| SR-163 | 35 |
| SR-579 | 17 |
| SR-51 | 14 |
| State Route 2 St | 6 |
| State Route 2 Hw | 5 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
ZIP 43416 at a glance
| Population | 2,868 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,611 |
| Median home value | $191,572 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | 2 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +1190% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -15% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43416
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43416?
284 truck crashes have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 142 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43416?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43416: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43416?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Ottawa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43416?
Since 2015, Ottawa County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43416 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ottawa County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43416?
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.