Athens County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Athens County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
12 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Athens County compares with Ohio
Athens County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Athens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Athens County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Athens County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Athens County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Athens County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-50 (2) and CR-33 Canal St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Athens County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Athens County.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Athens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Athens County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 5 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-33 Canal St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Athens County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 65 |
| US-50 | 44 |
| SR-13 | 10 |
| SR-550 | 5 |
| SR-144 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| Court St | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
Athens County at a glance
| Population | 63,218 |
| Land area | 503.6 sq mi |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,254 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Athens 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | -5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -17% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Athens County
ZIP codes in Athens County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Athens County
How common are truck crashes in Athens County?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Athens County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 74 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Athens County?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Athens County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Athens County?
Truck crashes in Athens County peak in July, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Athens County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Athens County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Athens County compared with Ohio?
Athens County records 25.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Athens County?
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.