ZIP 43605 (Toledo, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43605: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Lucas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 43605: I-75 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 43605.
Overview
Lucas County has recorded 2,662 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,245 people injured and 66 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43605 is I-75, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-280 (4), I-475 (4) and SR-795 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43605 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lucas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-75 | 12 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-475 | 4 |
| SR-795 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 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 43605 at a glance
| Population | 24,441 |
| Density | 1,316 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,118 |
| Median home value | $49,874 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 198. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43605
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43605?
Lucas County has had 2,662 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,245 people and killing 66.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43605?
I-75 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43605 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43605?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43605?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Lucas County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43605 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lucas County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43605?
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.