ZIP 43759 (Morristown, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43759: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Belmont 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
14 of 965 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Belmont County compares with Ohio
Belmont County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Belmont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Belmont County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Belmont County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Belmont County: +96% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (44) to the 2010s (86).
Overview
Police reported 965 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belmont County since 2015: 408 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43759 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43759 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Belmont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Belmont County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 419 |
| Ir 470 | 129 |
| SR-7 | 92 |
| SR-800 | 44 |
| SR-9 | 31 |
| SR-149 | 26 |
| SR-148 | 23 |
| US-40 | 22 |
ZIP 43759 at a glance
| Population | 240 |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Belmont 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 | 80 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | -45% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 86 | +96% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 68 | -21% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 80 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43759
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43759?
Belmont County has had 965 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 408 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43759?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43759 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43759?
January has the most truck crashes in Belmont County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43759?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Belmont County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43759 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Belmont County has 128.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43759?
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.