ZIP 43447 (Millbury, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43447: 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 |
Wood County has lower values than Ohio for 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wood County since 2015: 900 people were injured and 47 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
9.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-280 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43447 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (3), I-80 (3) and SR-795 (3).
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 43447 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-280, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 9.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-795 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
| CR-180 Corduroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 Manhattan Blvd | 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 43447 at a glance
| Population | 3,348 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,643 |
| Median home value | $218,181 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 137. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 43447
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43447?
Since 2015, 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wood County (900 injured, 47 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43447?
Since 2015, I-280 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43447: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43447?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Wood County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43447?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Wood County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43447 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Wood County records 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43447?
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.