ZIP 45382 (West Manchester, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45382: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Preble 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
8 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preble County compares with Ohio
Preble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Preble County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Preble County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Preble County. They injured 301 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45382 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd (1), SR-49 (1) and SR-49A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45382 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Preble County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-49A | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 336 |
| US-127 | 93 |
| US-35 | 27 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| SR-122 | 18 |
| SR-503 | 13 |
| SR-725 | 12 |
| SR-177 | 10 |
ZIP 45382 at a glance
| Population | 1,154 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,652 |
| Median home value | $226,918 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preble 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 | 1 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | +2180% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | +78% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +7% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45382
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45382?
Preble County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 301 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45382?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45382 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45382?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45382?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Preble County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45382 compare with Ohio?
Preble County records 131.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45382?
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.