ZIP 45817 (Bluffton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45817: 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 sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 45817: I-75 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 45817.
Overview
Since 2015, 963 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allen County. They injured 493 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45817 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (4), CR-54 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45817 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 6 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 45817 at a glance
| Population | 5,926 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,848 |
| Median home value | $214,601 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 45817
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45817?
Allen County has had 963 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 493 people and killing 37.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45817?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45817 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45817?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45817?
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 45817 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 83.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45817?
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.