ZIP 43725 (Cambridge, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43725: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guernsey 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
8 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guernsey County compares with Ohio
Guernsey County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guernsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guernsey County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Guernsey County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Guernsey County: 1 in 103 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 767 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guernsey County since 2015: 334 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43725 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd (1), I-77 (1) and SR-209 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43725 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Guernsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-209 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guernsey County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 408 |
| Ir 77 | 123 |
| US-22 | 53 |
| SR-513 | 24 |
| Cr 35 | 18 |
| SR-209 | 12 |
| SR-285 | 11 |
| US-40 | 8 |
ZIP 43725 at a glance
| Population | 19,453 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,835 |
| Median home value | $164,259 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guernsey 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 | 32 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 60 | -11% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43725
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43725?
Guernsey County has had 767 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 334 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43725?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43725 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43725?
Truck crashes in Guernsey County peak in October, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43725?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Guernsey County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43725 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 171.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guernsey County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43725?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.