ZIP 45840 (Findlay, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45840: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
19 of 933 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Ohio
Hancock County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hancock County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 45840: I-75 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 45840.
Overview
Police reported 933 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 398 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45840 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-15 (2), US-224 (2) and CR-212 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45840 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| CR-212 | 1 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-568 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 465 |
| US-68 | 58 |
| US-30 | 43 |
| SR-15 | 40 |
| Cr 99 | 32 |
| SR-613 | 28 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 16 |
ZIP 45840 at a glance
| Population | 54,559 |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,083 |
| Median home value | $214,455 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 38 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 67 | +78% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 85 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 64 | -24% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45840
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45840?
933 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 398 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45840?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45840: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45840?
October has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45840?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45840 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45840?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.