ZIP 43614 (Toledo, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43614: 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 43614: I-75 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43614 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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
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 43614 is I-75, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-475 (5), I-280 (4) and I-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (14%).
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43614 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lucas County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lucas County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| I-475 | 5 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-795 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point 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 43614 at a glance
| Population | 29,075 |
| Density | 1,250 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,961 |
| Median home value | $168,447 |
| 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 |
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. 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 43614
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43614?
2,662 truck crashes have been reported in Lucas County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 1,245 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43614?
I-75 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43614 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43614?
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 43614?
Since 2015, Lucas County has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43614 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lucas County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43614?
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.