ZIP 43617 (Toledo, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43617: 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 43617: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43617: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lucas County. They injured 1,245 people and killed 66.
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%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43617 is US-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-80 (5), I-475 (4) and I-75 (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43617 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 7 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| I-475 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-S Sylvania Ave | 1 |
| Canal Ave | 1 |
| Hill Ave | 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 43617 at a glance
| Population | 8,534 |
| Density | 629 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,019 |
| Median home value | $284,295 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. 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 43617
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43617?
2,662 truck crashes have been reported in Lucas County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 1,245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43617?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43617: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43617?
January has the most truck crashes in Lucas County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43617?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Lucas County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43617 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 43617?
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.