ZIP 45895 (Wapakoneta, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45895: 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.
What stands out in Auglaize County: 1 in 238 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Auglaize County has recorded 505 truck crashes since 2015, with 227 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45895 is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-33 (5), SR-65 (1) and TR-120 Pusheta Rd (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 45895 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Auglaize County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| US-33 | 5 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| TR-120 Pusheta Rd | 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 45895 at a glance
| Population | 17,998 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,783 |
| Median home value | $188,392 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45895
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45895?
Auglaize County has had 505 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 227 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45895?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45895 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45895?
Truck crashes in Auglaize County peak in February, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45895?
Since 2015, Auglaize County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45895 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Auglaize County has 94.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45895?
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.