ZIP 43611 (Toledo, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43611: 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.
The headline for ZIP 43611: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43611: 12 since 2015.
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
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43611 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-280 (3), I-475 (3) and SR-120 (2).
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).
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43611 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 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 | 3 |
| I-475 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
| CR-180 Corduroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 Manhattan Blvd | 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 43611 at a glance
| Population | 18,664 |
| Density | 986 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,042 |
| Median home value | $130,254 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43611
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43611?
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lucas County (1,245 injured, 66 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43611?
I-75 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43611 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43611?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43611?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lucas County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43611 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lucas County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43611?
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.