ZIP 45879 (Paulding, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45879: 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 |
Paulding County sits below Ohio 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.
What stands out in Paulding County: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 259 crashes involving commercial trucks in Paulding County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45879 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-144 (1), CR-176 (1), CR-424 (1), SR-114 (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45879 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| CR-424 | 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 45879 at a glance
| Population | 6,194 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,013 |
| Median home value | $145,770 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45879
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45879?
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 45879?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Paulding County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45879?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45879 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Paulding County has 120.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45879?
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.