ZIP 43516 (Deshler, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43516: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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
4 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Ohio
Henry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Henry County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry County at a glance: 7.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
13.9% 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 43516 is SR-65, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-126 (1), CR-38 Custar Rd (1) and CR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43516 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 13.9% 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
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-38 Custar Rd | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 145 |
| US-6 | 73 |
| SR-108 | 24 |
| SR-65 | 18 |
| SR-109 | 15 |
| SR-281 | 14 |
| SR-110 | 10 |
| US-00024 | 8 |
ZIP 43516 at a glance
| Population | 2,789 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,000 |
| Median home value | $148,493 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 24 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | +30% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43516
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43516?
411 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 284 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43516?
SR-65 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 43516 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 43516?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43516?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43516 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 123.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43516?
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.