ZIP 45804 (Lima, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45804: 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 |
Allen County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Allen County: 11.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Allen County has recorded 963 truck crashes since 2015, with 493 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45804 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (3), SR-65 (3), SR-117 (2), CR-514 Flanders Ave (1) and Lawrence Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45804 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 2 |
| CR-514 Flanders Ave | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| US-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 45804 at a glance
| Population | 13,608 |
| Density | 247 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,911 |
| Median home value | $92,789 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45804
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45804?
963 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 493 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45804?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45804?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allen County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45804 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 83.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45804?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.