ZIP 45835 (Dola, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45835: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
4 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Ohio
Hardin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Hardin County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hardin County: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45835 is US-68, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-235 (1), SR-31 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45835 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Check whether your routes use US-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 3 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 20 |
| Main St | 18 |
| SR-117 | 14 |
| SR-31 | 12 |
| Detroit St | 10 |
| US-00068 | 8 |
| SR-81 | 8 |
| SR-309 | 8 |
ZIP 45835 at a glance
| Population | 449 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,042 |
| Median home value | $126,788 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 24 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +0% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45835
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45835?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 108 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45835?
Since 2015, US-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45835: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45835?
January has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45835?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45835 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45835?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.