ZIP 45855 (Latty, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45855: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Paulding County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Paulding County at a glance: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Paulding County has recorded 259 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45855 since 2015: CR-144 (1), CR-176 (1), SR-114 (1) and US-127 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45855 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Paulding County.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-127 | 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 45855 at a glance
| Population | 182 |
| Density | 290 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,000 |
| Median home value | $105,097 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45855
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45855?
259 truck crashes have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45855?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Paulding County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45855?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Paulding County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45855 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Paulding County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45855?
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.