ZIP 45365 (Sidney, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45365: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Shelby County is lower 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
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%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45365 is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1), CR-25A (1) and CR-26 Millcreek Rd (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 45365 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; 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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-589 | 1 |
| TR-46 Ciscco Rd | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 45365 at a glance
| Population | 28,965 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,051 |
| Median home value | $181,617 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 45365
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45365?
Since 2015, 574 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (292 injured, 31 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45365?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45365 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45365?
The worst month is December: 11.0% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45365?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45365 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45365?
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.