ZIP 43512 (Defiance, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43512: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Defiance 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
4 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Defiance County compares with Ohio
Defiance County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Defiance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Defiance County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 43512: US-6 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43512 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Defiance County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43512 is US-6, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-24 (3), CR-17 Watson Rd (1) and CR-17D (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43512 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Defiance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| CR-17 Watson Rd | 1 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| TR-161 Wilhelm Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Defiance County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 85 |
| SR-15 | 22 |
| US-127 | 20 |
| Clinton St | 18 |
| SR-249 | 12 |
| SR-18 | 11 |
| SR-2 | 10 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
ZIP 43512 at a glance
| Population | 28,022 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,841 |
| Median home value | $156,378 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Defiance 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 | 26 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +3% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 19 | -28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43512
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43512?
Defiance County has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43512?
US-6 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43512 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43512?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Defiance County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43512?
Since 2015, Defiance County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43512 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Defiance County has 56.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43512?
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.