ZIP 43734 (Duncan Falls, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43734: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muskingum 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
16 of 852 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muskingum County compares with Ohio
Muskingum County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskingum County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Muskingum County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 43734: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43734: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 852 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskingum County since 2015: 395 people were injured and 28 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-22 (2), Adair St (1) and CR-6 Old River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43734 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Muskingum County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| Adair St | 1 |
| CR-6 Old River Rd | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskingum County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 458 |
| SR-146 | 35 |
| SR-60 | 32 |
| US-22 | 31 |
| SR-83 | 15 |
| I-70 Hw | 15 |
| SR-16 | 14 |
| US-40 | 14 |
ZIP 43734 at a glance
| Population | 1,568 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,000 |
| Median home value | $222,072 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskingum 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 | 4 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +1007% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 67 | +51% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 68 | +2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43734
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43734?
Muskingum County has had 852 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 395 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43734?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43734 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43734?
Truck crashes in Muskingum County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43734?
Since 2015, Muskingum County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43734 compared with Ohio?
Muskingum County records 83.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43734?
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.