ZIP 45885 (Saint Marys, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45885: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Auglaize 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
2 of 505 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Auglaize County compares with Ohio
Auglaize County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Auglaize County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Auglaize County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Auglaize County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Auglaize County at a glance: 1 in 238 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Auglaize County. They injured 227 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-197 (1), SR-703 (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45885 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Auglaize County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 3 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-703 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Auglaize County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 199 |
| US-33 | 137 |
| SR-65 | 21 |
| SR-66 | 18 |
| SR-117 | 7 |
| SR-219 | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
| SR-274 | 6 |
ZIP 45885 at a glance
| Population | 12,753 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,550 |
| Median home value | $164,472 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Auglaize 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 | 79 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 37 | -54% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +18% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | +1% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 79 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45885
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45885?
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Auglaize County (227 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45885?
NHTSA data shows SR-29 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45885 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45885?
The worst month is February: 10.5% of truck crashes in Auglaize County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45885?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Auglaize County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45885 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Auglaize County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45885?
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.