ZIP 43615 (Toledo, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43615: 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.
ZIP 43615 at a glance: I-75 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 43615.
Overview
Police reported 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lucas County since 2015: 1,245 people were injured and 66 were 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-475 (5), US-20 (5) 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.
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 43615 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 7 |
| I-475 | 5 |
| US-20 | 5 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I-280 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-795 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| 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 43615 at a glance
| Population | 40,146 |
| Density | 940 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,713 |
| Median home value | $146,178 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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. 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 43615
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43615?
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lucas County (1,245 injured, 66 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43615?
I-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43615 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43615?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43615?
Since 2015, Lucas County has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43615 compare 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 43615?
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.