Loramie, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loramie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loramie 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). It runs above Ohio on 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
Police reported 574 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby County since 2015: 292 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Loramie 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%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Loramie since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (2), US-36 (2), CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1), CR-26 Millcreek Rd (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Loramie fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-705 | 1 |
| TR-46 Ciscco Rd | 1 |
| Ts-159 Shaffer 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 |
Loramie at a glance
| Population | 2,612 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45363) | $95,268 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45363) | $317,916 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loramie
How many truck accidents are there in Loramie?
574 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 292 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Loramie?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Loramie?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Loramie compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Loramie?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.