ZIP 45340 (Maplewood, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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
13 of 574 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Ohio
Shelby County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Shelby County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Shelby County: 14.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 574 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 292 people and killed 31.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
14.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45340 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-47 (4), CR-52 (1) and SR-274 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45340 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-47 | 4 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 357 |
| SR-47 | 19 |
| SR-29 | 17 |
| SR-00029 | 11 |
| SR-274 | 8 |
| Michigan St | 8 |
| Kuther Rd | 6 |
| SR-00066 | 6 |
ZIP 45340 at a glance
| Population | 800 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,000 |
| Median home value | $240,152 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 3 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +858% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +54% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 45 | -3% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45340
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45340?
Shelby County has had 574 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45340?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45340: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45340?
The worst month is December: 11.0% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45340?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45340 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 100.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45340?
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.