ZIP 45821 (Cecil, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Paulding 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
1 of 259 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Paulding County compares with Ohio
Paulding County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paulding County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paulding County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Paulding County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Paulding County: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 259 crashes involving commercial trucks in Paulding County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45821 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-144 (1), CR-176 (1), CR-424 (1), SR-49 (1) and TR-161 Wilhelm Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45821 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Paulding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-144 | 1 |
| CR-176 | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| TR-161 Wilhelm Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paulding County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 137 |
| US-127 | 27 |
| SR-49 | 15 |
| SR-637 | 13 |
| SR-613 | 10 |
| SR-114 | 7 |
| SR-111 | 6 |
| US-30 | 4 |
ZIP 45821 at a glance
| Population | 759 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,648 |
| Median home value | $116,191 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paulding 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 | 2 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | +886% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +36% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45821
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45821?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Paulding County (146 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45821?
Truck crashes in Paulding County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45821?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45821 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Paulding County has 120.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45821?
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.