ZIP 43502 (Archbold, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43502: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
6 of 682 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Ohio
Fulton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Fulton County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fulton County at a glance: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 682 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 372 people were injured and 45 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43502 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-6 (4), SR-108 (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43502 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 324 |
| US-20 | 88 |
| US-20A | 55 |
| SR-109 | 51 |
| SR-108 | 37 |
| SR-66 | 15 |
| SR-2 | 10 |
| Defiance St | 7 |
ZIP 43502 at a glance
| Population | 6,890 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,925 |
| Median home value | $194,770 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 33 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 50 | +49% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +18% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | -1% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43502
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43502?
Since 2015, 682 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (372 injured, 45 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43502?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43502: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43502?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43502?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43502 compare with Ohio?
Fulton County records 138.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43502?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.