ZIP 43457 (Risingsun, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43457: 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. It runs above Ohio on 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
Since 2015, 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wood County. They injured 900 people and killed 47.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-199 (3), US-23 (2) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (23%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43457 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.4% 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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 7 |
| SR-199 | 3 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| Stearns Rd | 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 43457 at a glance
| Population | 1,411 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,583 |
| Median home value | $149,362 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 137 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43457
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43457?
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 43457?
US-6 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43457 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43457?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Wood County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43457?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Wood County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43457 compared with Ohio?
Wood County records 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43457?
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.