ZIP 43456 (Put In Bay, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43456: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ottawa 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
13 of 284 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Ohio
Ottawa County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Ottawa County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ottawa County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 284 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ottawa County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43456 since 2015: CR-30 Catawba (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43456 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-30 Catawba | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 77 |
| SR-2 | 64 |
| SR-163 | 35 |
| SR-579 | 17 |
| SR-51 | 14 |
| State Route 2 St | 6 |
| State Route 2 Hw | 5 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
ZIP 43456 at a glance
| Population | 692 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,969 |
| Median home value | $582,088 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | 2 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +1190% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -15% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43456
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43456?
Ottawa County has had 284 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43456?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Ottawa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43456?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43456 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County has 60.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 43456?
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.