ZIP 43458 (Rocky Ridge, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43458: 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 |
Ottawa County has lower values than Ohio for 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.
The headline for Ottawa County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 284 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ottawa County. They injured 142 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 43458 is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-2 (2), US-20 (2) and SR-163 (1).
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 43458 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.8% 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| TR-92 Toussaint Portage Rd | 1 |
| TR-98 W Schiller Rd | 1 |
| Teachout Rd | 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 43458 at a glance
| Population | 282 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,906 |
| Median home value | $96,980 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43458
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43458?
Since 2015, 284 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ottawa County (142 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43458?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43458 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43458?
Truck crashes in Ottawa County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43458?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Ottawa County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43458 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 43458?
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.