ZIP 45135 (Leesburg, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45135: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Highland 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
9 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Highland County compares with Ohio
Highland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Highland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Highland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Highland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Highland County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Highland County. They injured 72 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
6.0% 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 45135 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-28 (1), SR-73 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45135 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Highland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Highland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Highland County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 23 |
| US-50 | 17 |
| SR-73 | 10 |
| SR-138 | 10 |
| SR-124 | 7 |
| SR-41 | 5 |
| Danville Rd | 4 |
| High St | 4 |
ZIP 45135 at a glance
| Population | 5,291 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,629 |
| Median home value | $210,120 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Highland 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 | 13 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -14% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45135
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45135?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Highland County (72 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45135?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Highland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45135?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Highland County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45135 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Highland County has 24.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45135?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.