Lithopolis, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lithopolis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lithopolis and Fairfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fairfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 422 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with Ohio
Fairfield County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Fairfield County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Fairfield County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Fairfield County has recorded 422 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Lithopolis since 2015, this page uses Fairfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-70 (6), US-33 (3) and CR-122 Alum Creek Dr (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (25% of them).
Route planning tips for Lithopolis fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfield County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-270; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 8 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| CR-122 Alum Creek Dr | 2 |
| SR-317 | 2 |
| CR-123 Williams Rd | 1 |
| CR-381 Rickenbackerar Pk | 1 |
| TR-20 Duvall Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 82 |
| Ir 70 | 51 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-37 | 25 |
| SR-188 | 20 |
| SR-256 | 15 |
| SR-159 | 13 |
| Memorial Dr | 9 |
Lithopolis at a glance
| Population | 2,859 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,260 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43136) | $114,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43136) | $329,820 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | +70% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 27 | -37% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lithopolis
How many truck crashes happen in Lithopolis?
422 truck crashes have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 204 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lithopolis?
NHTSA data shows I-270 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lithopolis since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lithopolis?
September has the most truck crashes in Fairfield County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lithopolis?
Since 2015, Fairfield County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Lithopolis compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fairfield County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lithopolis?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.