ZIP 43619 (Northwood, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43619: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wood 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
22 of 1,980 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Ohio
Wood County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Wood County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Wood County: 1 in 99 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Wood County has recorded 1,980 truck crashes since 2015, with 900 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
9.4% 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 43619 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-280 (4), SR-795 (3) and I-475 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (23% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43619 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| SR-795 | 3 |
| I-475 | 2 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 816 |
| Ir 80 | 257 |
| US-6 | 116 |
| SR-420 | 82 |
| Ir 280 | 73 |
| US-20 | 54 |
| Ir 475 | 53 |
| SR-795 | 43 |
ZIP 43619 at a glance
| Population | 7,173 |
| Density | 238 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,537 |
| Median home value | $178,943 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 19 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 110 | +473% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 181 | +65% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 137 | -24% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 137. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43619
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43619?
Wood County has had 1,980 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 900 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43619?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43619 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43619?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43619?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Wood County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43619 compared with Ohio?
Wood County records 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43619?
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.