ZIP 43571 (Whitehouse, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43571: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lucas 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lucas County compares with Ohio
Lucas County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lucas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lucas County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Lucas County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 43571: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43571: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Lucas County has recorded 2,662 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,245 people injured and 66 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43571 is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-24 (3), CR-131 Sherman-White Rd (1) and CR-424 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43571 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| CR-131 Sherman-White Rd | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| US-20A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lucas County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 475 | 329 |
| Ir 75 | 261 |
| Ir 80 | 195 |
| US-24 | 137 |
| SR-2 | 98 |
| I-75 Hw | 93 |
| Alexis Rd | 70 |
| Ir 280 | 69 |
ZIP 43571 at a glance
| Population | 7,322 |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,143 |
| Median home value | $296,326 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lucas 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 | 69 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 186 | +168% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 244 | +31% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 198 | -19% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 198 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43571
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43571?
Lucas County has had 2,662 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,245 people and killing 66.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43571?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43571: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43571?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43571?
Since 2015, Lucas County has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43571 compared with Ohio?
Lucas County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43571?
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.