ZIP 43549 (Ney, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43549: 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 sits below Ohio on 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.
The headline for ZIP 43549: US-6 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43549 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Defiance County. They injured 122 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43549 is US-6, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-424 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43549 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Defiance County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Defiance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 5 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 43549 at a glance
| Population | 1,317 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,189 |
| Median home value | $189,741 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43549
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43549?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Defiance County (122 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43549?
US-6 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43549 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43549?
October has the most truck crashes in Defiance County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Defiance County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43549 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Defiance County records 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43549?
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.