ZIP 43773 (Quaker City, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43773: 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 has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Guernsey County: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Guernsey County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 334 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43773 since 2015: I-70 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43773 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Guernsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
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 43773 at a glance
| Population | 2,546 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,826 |
| Median home value | $144,516 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 43773
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43773?
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guernsey County (334 injured, 21 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43773?
Truck crashes in Guernsey County peak in October, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43773?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Guernsey County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43773 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Guernsey County has 171.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43773?
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.