Cynthian, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cynthian: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cynthian and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 574 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Ohio
Shelby County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Shelby County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Shelby County: 14.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 574 truck crashes since 2015, with 292 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Cynthian since 2015, this page uses Shelby County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
14.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Cynthian with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1), CR-26 Millcreek Rd (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Cynthian fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 14.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-705 | 1 |
| TR-46 Ciscco Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 357 |
| SR-47 | 19 |
| SR-29 | 17 |
| SR-00029 | 11 |
| SR-274 | 8 |
| Michigan St | 8 |
| Kuther Rd | 6 |
| SR-00066 | 6 |
Cynthian at a glance
| Population | 1,992 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45845) | $95,078 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45845) | $307,837 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 3 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +858% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +54% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 45 | -3% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cynthian
How common are truck crashes in Cynthian?
574 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 292 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cynthian?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cynthian: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cynthian?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cynthian?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cynthian compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cynthian?
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.