ZIP 43520 (Farmer, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43520: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Defiance County is lower 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.
ZIP 43520 at a glance: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43520: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Defiance County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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 43520 is US-6, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-12 (1), CR-424 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43520 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.
- 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 Defiance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-127 | 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 43520 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43520
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43520?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 122 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43520?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43520 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43520?
October has the most truck crashes in Defiance County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43520?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43520 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Defiance County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43520?
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.