ZIP 45363 (Russia, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45363: 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 sits below Ohio on 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.
Shelby County at a glance: 14.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
US-36 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45363 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1), CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie (1) and SR-47 (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 45363 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-705 | 1 |
| TR-46 Ciscco Rd | 1 |
| Ts-159 Shaffer Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 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 45363 at a glance
| Population | 1,862 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,268 |
| Median home value | $317,916 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 45363
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45363?
574 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 292 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45363?
US-36 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45363 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45363?
December has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45363?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45363 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 100.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45363?
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.