ZIP 43536 (Mark Center, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43536: 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 has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 43536: US-6 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43536 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Defiance County. They injured 122 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-176 (1), CR-424 (1) and SR-15 (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 43536 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Defiance County.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 2 |
| CR-176 | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 43536 at a glance
| Population | 338 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,625 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 43536
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43536?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 122 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43536?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43536 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43536?
October has the most truck crashes in Defiance County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43536?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Defiance County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43536 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Defiance County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43536?
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.