ZIP 43524 (Hamler, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43524: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Ohio
Henry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Henry County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry County at a glance: 7.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43524 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-7 (1), CR-L (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43524 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 145 |
| US-6 | 73 |
| SR-108 | 24 |
| SR-65 | 18 |
| SR-109 | 15 |
| SR-281 | 14 |
| SR-110 | 10 |
| US-00024 | 8 |
ZIP 43524 at a glance
| Population | 1,170 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,882 |
| Median home value | $161,168 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 24 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | +30% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43524
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43524?
411 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 284 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43524?
Since 2015, SR-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43524: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43524?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43524?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43524 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43524?
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.