ZIP 45177 (Wilmington, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45177: 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 sits below Ohio on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 45177: I-71 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 45177.
Overview
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 206 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45177 is I-71, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-68 (2), CR-5 Sabina Rd (1) and Hussey Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45177 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-22 | 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 45177 at a glance
| Population | 22,924 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,051 |
| Median home value | $228,072 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45177
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45177?
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (206 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45177?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45177: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45177?
August has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45177?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45177 compare with Ohio?
Clinton County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45177?
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.