ZIP 43556 (Sherwood, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43556: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Defiance 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 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Defiance County compares with Ohio
Defiance County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Defiance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Defiance County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Defiance County at a glance: 1 in 60 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Defiance County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43556 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-176 (1), CR-424 (1), SR-15 (1), US-127 (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43556 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Defiance County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Defiance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-176 | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Defiance County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 85 |
| SR-15 | 22 |
| US-127 | 20 |
| Clinton St | 18 |
| SR-249 | 12 |
| SR-18 | 11 |
| SR-2 | 10 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
ZIP 43556 at a glance
| Population | 1,670 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,125 |
| Median home value | $198,778 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Defiance 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 | 26 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +3% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 19 | -28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43556
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43556?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 122 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43556?
October has the most truck crashes in Defiance County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43556?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43556 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Defiance County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43556?
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.