ZIP 43432 (Graytown, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43432: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Ottawa County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Ottawa County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.5% in 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
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43432 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-2 (2), SR-163 (1) and SR-579 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43432 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.
- With 8.8% 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-579 | 1 |
| TR-92 Toussaint Portage Rd | 1 |
| TR-98 W Schiller Rd | 1 |
| Teachout Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 43432 at a glance
| Population | 1,357 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $152,411 |
| Median home value | $244,510 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 43432
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43432?
284 truck crashes have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43432?
I-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43432 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43432?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Ottawa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43432?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43432 compared with Ohio?
Ottawa County records 60.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43432?
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.