ZIP 45672 (Ray, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45672: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vinton 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
6 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vinton County compares with Ohio
Vinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Vinton County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Vinton County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vinton County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd (1) and SR-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45672 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Vinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 5 |
| CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 25 |
| SR-93 | 9 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| Cr 12 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-677 | 2 |
| SR-683 | 2 |
ZIP 45672 at a glance
| Population | 1,361 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,231 |
| Median home value | $136,066 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vinton 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1025% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -10% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45672
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45672?
Vinton County has had 61 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45672?
US-35 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45672 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45672?
Truck crashes in Vinton County peak in May, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45672?
Since 2015, Vinton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45672 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Vinton County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45672?
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.