ZIP 45164 (Port William, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45164: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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
11 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Ohio
Clinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clinton County has lower values than Ohio for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 45164: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45164: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 445 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
5.0% 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 45164 is I-71, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-35 (2), US-68 (2) and CR-39 Jasper Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45164 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 6 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-39 Jasper Rd | 1 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 198 |
| SR-73 | 58 |
| US-68 | 42 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-72 | 13 |
| SR-380 | 8 |
| SR-134 | 8 |
| SR-00073 | 6 |
ZIP 45164 at a glance
| Population | 175 |
| Density | 391 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | +20% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45164
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45164?
Clinton County has had 445 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45164?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45164 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45164?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45164?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45164 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45164?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.