ZIP 45832 (Convoy, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45832: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Van Wert 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
3 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Wert County compares with Ohio
Van Wert County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Wert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Van Wert County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Van Wert County: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Wert County. They injured 230 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45832 is US-30, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-224 (2) and SR-114 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45832 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Van Wert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 6 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Wert County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 181 |
| US-127 | 53 |
| US-224 | 26 |
| Washington St | 22 |
| SR-118 | 17 |
| SR-81 | 9 |
| Liberty Union Rd | 5 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
ZIP 45832 at a glance
| Population | 3,230 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,000 |
| Median home value | $163,907 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Wert 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 | 4 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +412% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45832
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45832?
Van Wert County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 230 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45832?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45832: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45832?
Truck crashes in Van Wert County peak in May, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45832?
Since 2015, Van Wert County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45832 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 109.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Wert County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45832?
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.