ZIP 43971 (Yorkville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43971: 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jefferson County: 1.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
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
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43971 since 2015: I-470 (3), I-70 (3), CR-41/2 Cabela Dr (1), CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd (1) and US-250 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43971 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
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-470 | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-41/2 Cabela Dr | 1 |
| CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 43971 at a glance
| Population | 923 |
| Density | 281 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,327 |
| Median home value | $132,380 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 43971
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43971?
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (177 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43971?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43971?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43971 compare with Ohio?
Jefferson County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43971?
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.