ZIP 43504 (Berkey, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43504: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lucas 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lucas County compares with Ohio
Lucas County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lucas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lucas County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Lucas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 43504 at a glance: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43504: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lucas County. They injured 1,245 people and killed 66.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43504 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (5), I-475 (2) and US-223 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is December, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43504 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 7 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| I-475 | 2 |
| US-223 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-S Sylvania Ave | 1 |
| SR-184 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| TR-1033 Lerado Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lucas County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 475 | 329 |
| Ir 75 | 261 |
| Ir 80 | 195 |
| US-24 | 137 |
| SR-2 | 98 |
| I-75 Hw | 93 |
| Alexis Rd | 70 |
| Ir 280 | 69 |
ZIP 43504 at a glance
| Population | 1,061 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,731 |
| Median home value | $263,430 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lucas 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 | 69 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 186 | +168% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 244 | +31% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 198 | -19% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 198. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43504
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43504?
Lucas County has had 2,662 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,245 people and killing 66.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43504?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43504: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43504?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43504?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lucas County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43504 compare with Ohio?
Lucas County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43504?
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.