ZIP 43943 (Rayland, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43943: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Ohio
Jefferson County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 354 truck crashes since 2015, with 177 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43943 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43943 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 94 |
| US-22 | 64 |
| SR-43 | 44 |
| SR-151 | 14 |
| SR-152 | 11 |
| Canton Rd | 8 |
| SR-150 | 7 |
| SR-646 | 7 |
ZIP 43943 at a glance
| Population | 3,457 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,784 |
| Median home value | $130,151 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 17 | +43% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +74% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43943
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43943?
354 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 177 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43943?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43943?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43943 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 46.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43943?
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.