ZIP 43521 (Fayette, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43521: 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 sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Fulton County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
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
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43521 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-M County Road M (1), CR-MORENCI Rd (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43521 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 10.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| CR-M County Road M | 1 |
| CR-MORENCI Rd | 1 |
| SR-108 | 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 43521 at a glance
| Population | 2,471 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,550 |
| Median home value | $133,526 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 58 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43521
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43521?
Since 2015, 682 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (372 injured, 45 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43521?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43521 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43521?
February has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43521?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43521 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Fulton County records 138.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43521?
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.