ZIP 43460 (Rossford, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43460: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wood 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
22 of 1,980 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Ohio
Wood County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Wood County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Wood County at a glance: 1 in 99 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wood County since 2015: 900 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43460 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-475 (5), I-280 (4) and I-80 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (23%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43460 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- With 9.4% 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
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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| I-475 | 5 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-795 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-420 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 816 |
| Ir 80 | 257 |
| US-6 | 116 |
| SR-420 | 82 |
| Ir 280 | 73 |
| US-20 | 54 |
| Ir 475 | 53 |
| SR-795 | 43 |
ZIP 43460 at a glance
| Population | 6,200 |
| Density | 921 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,882 |
| Median home value | $174,097 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 19 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 110 | +473% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 181 | +65% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 137 | -24% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 137. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43460
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43460?
Wood County has had 1,980 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 900 people and killing 47.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43460?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43460 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43460?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43460?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wood County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43460 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wood County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43460?
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.