ZIP 43845 (West Lafayette, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43845: 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. It runs above Ohio on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, CR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: I-77 (1), SR-16 (1) and SR-83 (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 43845 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to CR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| 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 43845 at a glance
| Population | 4,787 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,177 |
| Median home value | $124,662 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43845
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43845?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Coshocton County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43845?
CR-16 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43845 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43845?
May has the most truck crashes in Coshocton County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43845?
Since 2015, Coshocton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43845 compare with Ohio?
Coshocton County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43845?
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.