ZIP 45729 (Fleming, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45729: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
15 of 347 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Ohio
Washington County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Washington County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Washington County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 347 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45729 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-77 (2), SR-266 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45729 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-266 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 123 |
| Ir 77 | 61 |
| US-50 | 19 |
| SR-339 | 17 |
| SR-821 | 11 |
| SR-550 | 11 |
| Pike St | 9 |
| SR-676 | 8 |
ZIP 45729 at a glance
| Population | 2,121 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,110 |
| Median home value | $242,708 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +637% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +68% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | -31% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45729
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45729?
347 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 182 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45729?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45729 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45729?
November has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45729?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45729 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 54.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45729?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.