ZIP 43749 (Kimbolton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43749: 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 sits below Ohio on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Guernsey County at a glance: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 767 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guernsey County since 2015: 334 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43749 since 2015: CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd (1), I-77 (1) and Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43749 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd | 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 43749 at a glance
| Population | 2,764 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,565 |
| Median home value | $166,212 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43749
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43749?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Guernsey County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 334 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43749?
The worst month is October: 12.0% of truck crashes in Guernsey County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43749?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Guernsey County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43749 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Guernsey County has 171.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43749?
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.