ZIP 45360 (Port Jefferson, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45360: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Shelby County: 14.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Police reported 574 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby County since 2015: 292 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
14.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45360 is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-47 (4), SR-29 (2) and CR-25A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45360 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-47 | 4 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| TR-46 Ciscco Rd | 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 45360 at a glance
| Population | 278 |
| Density | 650 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $99,842 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 45360
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45360?
Shelby County has had 574 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45360?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45360 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45360?
December has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45360?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45360 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45360?
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.