ZIP 43548 (New Bavaria, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43548: 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 has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry County at a glance: 7.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 284 people and killed 26.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43548 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-17 Watson Rd (1), CR-7 (1), SR-108 (1), SR-109 (1) and SR-613 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43548 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-17 Watson Rd | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 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 43548 at a glance
| Population | 832 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,875 |
| Median home value | $172,469 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43548
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43548?
Henry County has had 411 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 26.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43548?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43548?
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 43548 compare with Ohio?
Henry County records 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43548?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.