ZIP 45814 (Arlington, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45814: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
19 of 933 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Ohio
Hancock County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Hancock County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 45814 at a glance: I-75 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 45814.
Overview
Since 2015, 933 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 398 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-15 (2), US-68 (2) and SR-568 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45814 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| SR-568 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 465 |
| US-68 | 58 |
| US-30 | 43 |
| SR-15 | 40 |
| Cr 99 | 32 |
| SR-613 | 28 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 16 |
ZIP 45814 at a glance
| Population | 2,556 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,115 |
| Median home value | $207,065 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 38 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 67 | +78% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 85 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 64 | -24% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45814
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45814?
Since 2015, 933 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (398 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45814?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45814 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45814?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45814?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45814 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45814?
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.