ZIP 43748 (Junction City, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43748: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Perry County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 95 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43748 happened on SR-13 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43748 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
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
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 43748 at a glance
| Population | 2,980 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,644 |
| Median home value | $203,410 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43748
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43748?
Perry County has had 95 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43748?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in September, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43748?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43748 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43748?
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.