ZIP 43836 (Plainfield, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43836: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coshocton 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 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coshocton County compares with Ohio
Coshocton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coshocton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Coshocton County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Coshocton County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Coshocton County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 33.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43836 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-16 (2), SR-16 (2), SR-83 (1) and Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43836 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Coshocton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-16 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| Ts-261 Sharrock Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coshocton County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 24 |
| SR-16 | 10 |
| SR-83 | 10 |
| SR-93 | 7 |
| Us 36 Hw | 5 |
| Sr 83 Hw | 4 |
| Chestnut St | 3 |
| Sr 16 Hw | 3 |
ZIP 43836 at a glance
| Population | 112 |
| Density | 354 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $105,511 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coshocton 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 | 8 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -29% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43836
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43836?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coshocton County (67 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43836?
The worst month is May: 13.7% of truck crashes in Coshocton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 43836?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coshocton County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 43836 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coshocton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43836?
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.