Perry Township, Shelby County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Shelby County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry Township, Shelby County 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
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.
Perry Township, Shelby County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Shelby County numbers.
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 Perry with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-47 (4), SR-29 (2) and CR-25A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Perry Township, Shelby County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 14.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| SR-47 | 4 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-589 | 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 |
Perry Township, Shelby County at a glance
| Population | 962 |
| Land area | 28.1 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45353) | $101,736 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perry Township, Shelby County
How common are truck crashes in Perry Township, Shelby County?
Shelby County has had 574 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Perry Township, Shelby County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perry Township, Shelby County?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Perry Township, Shelby County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Perry Township, Shelby County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Shelby County records 100.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Perry Township, Shelby County?
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.