Dinsmore, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dinsmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dinsmore 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 |
Shelby County has lower values than Ohio for 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.
Shelby County at a glance: 14.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 574 truck crashes since 2015, with 292 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Dinsmore since 2015; patterns below come from Shelby County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Dinsmore with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-33 (4), SR-29 (1) and TR-120 Pusheta Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Dinsmore fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 14.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| US-33 | 4 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| TR-120 Pusheta 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 |
Dinsmore at a glance
| Population | 3,393 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45306) | $86,354 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45306) | $254,752 |
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 Dinsmore
How many truck crashes happen in Dinsmore?
574 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 292 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dinsmore?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dinsmore: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dinsmore?
The worst month is December: 11.0% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dinsmore?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Dinsmore compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dinsmore?
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.