ZIP 43570 (West Unity, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43570: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williams 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
3 of 709 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williams County compares with Ohio
Williams County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williams County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 166.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Williams County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Williams County: 1 in 222 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 709 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Williams County. They injured 294 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43570 is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-20A (2), CR-12 (1) and Pioneer Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43570 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Williams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| US-20A | 2 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| Pioneer Ave | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williams County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 384 |
| US-20 | 71 |
| US-6 | 47 |
| SR-49 | 30 |
| US-20A | 28 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| US-127 | 18 |
| SR-107 | 12 |
ZIP 43570 at a glance
| Population | 2,867 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,500 |
| Median home value | $126,176 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williams 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 | 9 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | +391% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 54 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 63 | +17% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43570
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43570?
709 truck crashes have been reported in Williams County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 294 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43570?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43570: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43570?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Williams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43570?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Williams County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43570 compared with Ohio?
Williams County records 166.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43570?
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.