ZIP 45810 (Ada, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45810: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
4 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Ohio
Hardin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin 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 | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Hardin County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardin County: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardin County. They injured 108 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45810 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (3), Lawrence Rd (1) and SR-235 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45810 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.7% 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 20 |
| Main St | 18 |
| SR-117 | 14 |
| SR-31 | 12 |
| Detroit St | 10 |
| US-00068 | 8 |
| SR-81 | 8 |
| SR-309 | 8 |
ZIP 45810 at a glance
| Population | 7,449 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,451 |
| Median home value | $184,238 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 24 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +0% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45810
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45810?
Hardin County has had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45810?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45810 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45810?
January has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45810?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45810 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Hardin County records 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45810?
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.