ZIP 45812 (Alger, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45812: 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 sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hardin County: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45812 is SR-117, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-75 (1), Lawrence Rd (1) and SR-235 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45812 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-117 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 4 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| Lawrence Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 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 45812 at a glance
| Population | 2,027 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,045 |
| Median home value | $128,857 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45812
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45812?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 108 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45812?
NHTSA data shows SR-117 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45812 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45812?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45812?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45812 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45812?
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.