ZIP 45353 (Pemberton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45353: 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.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45353 is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-47 (4), CR-25A (1) and CR-26 Millcreek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45353 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 14.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-47 | 4 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-589 | 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 45353 at a glance
| Population | 242 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,736 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45353
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45353?
Shelby County has had 574 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45353?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45353 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45353?
December has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45353?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45353 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45353?
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.