ZIP 43540 (Metamora, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43540: 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. Where it is higher: 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
Fulton County has recorded 682 truck crashes since 2015, with 372 people injured and 45 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-80 (4), CR-S Sylvania Ave (1) and SR-2 (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 43540 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, 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.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| CR-S Sylvania Ave | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 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 43540 at a glance
| Population | 1,582 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,583 |
| Median home value | $255,789 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43540
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43540?
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 43540?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43540 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43540?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43540?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43540 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 138.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43540?
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.