ZIP 45801 (Lima, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allen 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
17 of 963 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Ohio
Allen County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Allen County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 45801: US-30 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45801 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 963 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 493 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45801 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (3), SR-65 (3) and SR-117 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45801 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 2 |
| CR-514 Flanders Ave | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 367 |
| US-30 | 158 |
| SR-117 | 40 |
| SR-65 | 37 |
| SR-81 | 31 |
| SR-309 | 28 |
| SR-696 | 21 |
| Bluelick Rd | 18 |
ZIP 45801 at a glance
| Population | 21,739 |
| Density | 184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,731 |
| Median home value | $121,701 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 35 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 57 | +64% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 87 | +52% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 70 | -20% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 70. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45801
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45801?
Allen County has had 963 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 493 people and killing 37.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45801?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45801?
Truck crashes in Allen County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45801 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Allen County records 83.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45801?
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 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.