ZIP 45352 (Palestine, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45352: 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 runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Darke County: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Darke County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 159 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-ARBA Pike (1), E Russ Rd (1) and SR-121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45352 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Darke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 3 |
| CR-ARBA Pike | 1 |
| E Russ Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 45352 at a glance
| Population | 173 |
| Density | 452 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,500 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45352
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45352?
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 45352?
US-127 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45352 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45352?
Truck crashes in Darke County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45352?
Since 2015, Darke County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45352 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Darke County records 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45352?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.