Cadiz, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cadiz: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cadiz and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Ohio
Harrison County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 183.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Harrison County has lower values than Ohio for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 277 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Cadiz since 2015; patterns below come from Harrison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd (1), SR-151 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Cadiz fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Look at alternatives to US-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2021 and 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 6 |
| CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 67 |
| US-22 | 54 |
| SR-151 | 31 |
| SR-9 | 24 |
| SR-646 | 20 |
| SR-800 | 12 |
| SR-149 | 6 |
| Cr 13 | 4 |
Cadiz at a glance
| Population | 2,950 |
| Land area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Density | 336 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43907) | $46,941 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43907) | $119,776 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -6% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +99% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | -19% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cadiz
How many truck crashes happen in Cadiz?
Harrison County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cadiz?
NHTSA data shows US-22 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cadiz since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cadiz?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in May, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cadiz?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cadiz compare with Ohio?
Harrison County records 183.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cadiz?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.