ZIP 45328 (Gettysburg, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45328: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Darke 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 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darke County compares with Ohio
Darke County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darke County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Darke County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Darke County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Darke County since 2015: 159 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-127 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45328 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-49 (2), US-36 (2) and CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45328 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Darke County.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Darke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| E Russ Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-49A | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| Ts-159 Shaffer Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darke County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 68 |
| SR-49 | 44 |
| US-36 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 15 |
| SR-705 | 15 |
| SR-571 | 10 |
| Main St | 7 |
| SR-121 | 6 |
ZIP 45328 at a glance
| Population | 544 |
| Density | 535 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,125 |
| Median home value | $109,357 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darke 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +200% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45328
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45328?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Darke County (159 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45328?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45328 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45328?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Darke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45328?
Since 2015, Darke County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45328 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Darke County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45328?
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.