ZIP 43610 (Toledo, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43610: 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 sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 43610: I-75 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 43610.
Overview
Police reported 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lucas County since 2015: 1,245 people were injured and 66 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come I-280 (4), I-475 (4) and SR-795 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 43 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is December, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43610 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 13 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-475 | 4 |
| SR-795 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
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 43610 at a glance
| Population | 4,060 |
| Density | 1,262 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,469 |
| Median home value | $76,767 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 198. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 43610
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43610?
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 43610?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43610 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43610?
January has the most truck crashes in Lucas County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43610?
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 43610 compared 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 43610?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.