ZIP 45833 (Delphos, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45833: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Allen County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 45833: US-30 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45833 since 2015.
Overview
Allen County has recorded 963 truck crashes since 2015, with 493 people injured and 37 killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 11.7% 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 45833 is US-30, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-116 (1), SR-117 (1) and Ts-54 Redd Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45833 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| Ts-54 Redd Rd | 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 45833 at a glance
| Population | 10,919 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $160,432 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 70. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45833
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45833?
Since 2015, 963 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allen County (493 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45833?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45833: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45833?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45833?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45833 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 83.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45833?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.