ZIP 43731 (Crooksville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43731: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
6 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Ohio
Perry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Perry County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Perry County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.9%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 95 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perry County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43731 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-555 (2), SR-13 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 6.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43731 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-555 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-93 | 10 |
| SR-37 | 9 |
| SR-204 | 7 |
| SR-668 | 6 |
| SR-345 | 5 |
| US-22 | 5 |
| Cr 6 | 4 |
ZIP 43731 at a glance
| Population | 5,136 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,581 |
| Median home value | $121,087 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +266% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | -2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43731
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43731?
Perry County has had 95 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43731?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in September, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43731?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (6.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43731 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43731?
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.