Lodi Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lodi Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lodi Township and Athens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Athens County numbers.
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.
The headline for Athens County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Athens County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lodi Township since 2015, this page uses Athens County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lodi is US-33, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (2) and SR-7 (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 Lodi Township fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Athens County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; 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
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 Athens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 4 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Lodi Township at a glance
| Population | 1,373 |
| Land area | 38.9 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45776) | $43,856 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lodi Township
How many truck crashes happen in Lodi Township?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Athens County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 74 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lodi Township?
Since 2015, US-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lodi: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lodi Township?
July has the most truck crashes in Athens County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lodi Township?
Since 2015, Athens County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Lodi Township compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Lodi Township?
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.