Addison, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Addison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Addison and Gallia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gallia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallia County compares with Ohio
Gallia County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallia County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Gallia County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Gallia County: July worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Gallia County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Addison since 2015; patterns below come from Gallia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Addison is US-35, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-7 (3), SR-160 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Addison fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, 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
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gallia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallia County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 98 |
| SR-7 | 33 |
| SR-160 | 8 |
| SR-850 | 7 |
| SR-588 | 6 |
| Cr 50 | 5 |
| Cr 10 | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
Addison at a glance
| Population | 2,089 |
| Land area | 26.8 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45620) | $76,646 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45620) | $178,652 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallia 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +44% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +20% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Addison
How common are truck crashes in Addison?
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gallia County (89 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Addison?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Addison since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Addison?
Truck crashes in Gallia County peak in July, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Addison?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gallia County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Addison compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 62.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gallia County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Addison?
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.